The belt tensioner on a 1995 Eclipse is a spring-loaded device that maintains proper tension on the drive belts to ensure they operate efficiently. It consists of a pulley that presses against the belt, and as the belt stretches or wears over time, the tensioner automatically adjusts to keep the belt taut. This helps prevent slippage, reduces wear on the belt, and ensures optimal performance of engine accessories like the alternator and Power Steering pump. If the tensioner fails, it can lead to belt noise, slippage, or even breakage.
Belt tensioner? Idler pulley?
Loosen the tensioner pulley. Put the belt around the alternator pulley and the tensioner pulley. Move the tensioner pulley to the right until the belt is tight. Tighten the tensioner pulley.
You have to install a new belt tensioner.
Loosen the tension on the 95 Buick Park Ave belt by moving the belt tensioner to one side. Using a socket and ratchet on the tensioner pulley, pull to the side an remove the belt. Install the new belt an release the tensioner to hold the belt into place.
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Note:The drivebelt routing decal on the radiator shroud to help during drivebelt install * To replace the belt rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise to release belt tension * Remove the belt from the auxiliary components and slowly release the tensioner * Route the new belt over the various pulleys again rotating the tensioner to allow the belt to be installed then release the belt tensioner
The 95 Cavalier with the 2.2L engine does not use a belt, instead it has a roller chain/tensioner setup which should last the life of the engine.
wit a 1/2 wrench, put it in the tensioner
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On vehicles with a single serpentine belt, tension is usually self-adjusted automatically via a spring loaded tensioner. No additional adjustment is necessary. If the belt is slipping or loose, then it needs replacing. Also check the tensioner bearings and replace the tensioner if necessary.
for a 95 eclipse it cost $399 parts and labor.
You don't "tighten" the belt, it's self adjusting. If the belt is slipping you probably have a problem with the tensioner spring. Occasionally the spring weakens over time. Pull the tensioner and replace it if you think it's loose.