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There is no adjustment . It is a serpentine belt (one continuous belt) that rotates all pulleys for each belt driven component. the tension is adjusted automatically by the tensiometer located at the front of the engine on the passenger side right across from crankshaft pulley. However there are worn belt indicator marks on the side of the tensiometer pulley that tell you if the belt needs replacement. to release tension , use a long ratchet or wrench and turn wrench ,believe counter clock wise, only moderate torque is needed. If not ,turn clockwise. do this when replacing belt or component, such as alternator.
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How do you locate the alternator on a 1998 Ford Expedition?
Raise the hood and look at the fan belt. The belt-driven componet that is right in the middle of the engine at the very top, is the alternator. It is the first thing you see when you look in at the belt.
What Tools are needed to remove an alternator on a 2002 ford expedition?
1/2"breaker bar for belt tensioner,10mmsocket ,ratchet
How do you change alternator belt on 2001 galant?
On a 4 cyl. you loosen the bolt that holds the adjuster to the alternator and then loosen the adjusting screw. You may need to hold pressure on the alternator to help it move or also loosen the bottom mount bolt of the alternator to the engine to allow the alternator to move easily. On a v6 you loosen the center nut on the adjuster pulley and then loosen the adjuster screw. Remove the old belt and install the new one. adjust the pulley to tighten the belt and tighten the pulley or tensioner. Belt is now installed.
How do you change 1985 Chevrolet celebrity alternator belt?
To change the alternator belt an a 1985 Chevy Celebrity: 1. Loosen the adjuster bolt and the mounting bolt. 2. Move the alternator to release the belt tension and remove the belt. Reverse to reinstall a new belt.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1992 Nissan Sentra?
loosen adjuster bolts and take off belt......
How to fit auxiliary belt on ford transit?
The alternator belt is classed as a "stretchy" belt by Ford and is not re-usable.
How do you change the belts on a 1993 Geo Storm?
The power steering pump has two adjuster bolts. Loosen the top bolt, and then the bolt underneath the pump (facing from passenger side) to give the belt some slack. The alternator has two adjuster bolts and one bolt to hold the bracket to the alternator. Loosen the bottom bolt (next to the belt), then loosen the top adjuster bolt. You should then be able to move the alternator towards the motor to slack the belt.
Where is the alternator belt on a 99 Ford Contour?
it's all one belt
How do you find the adjust bolt to tighten a belt on a 1995 wrangler?
If it is a serpentine belt - adjusts automatically through belt tensioner If not check the alternator for adjuster or Power steering pump
How do you replace the serpentine belt in a 1986 Pontiac fiero 2m6 se?
The "serpentine" belt does not serpentine. It runs the alternator and water pump only. To change you will need to work from underneath. If you have AC remove the AC belt by loosing the AC adjuster bolt and sliding the compressor over. If you have to take the AC belt off better change it, they are cheap and you don't want to do this again for a long time. Loosen the alternator adjuster pinch bolt. Some Fireos has a adjuster screw, some don't Move the alternator to loosen belt. Remove and install new. Tension belt to recommended tension on packaging on new belt. Reinstall AC belt, use the tension instructions on the package.
Where is alternator on 2001 Ford Mustang?
The alternator is belt driven off the front of the engine.
Is there an alternator belt adjuster on a 1994 Geo Prism 1.8?
If the alternator is driven by a drive belt, the answer is yes. You adjust the tension by loosing the bolts on the alternator mounting brackets and sliding the alternator until the proper tension, (around 1/4" deflection at mid point of the belt) is achieved. If however it has a Serpentine Belt driving the alternator, then there is no adjustment. Tension is held by the idler pulley. If it is loose then the belt is worn out, the idler tensioner is defective, or both.
