between Power Steering pump and water pump it sits in the middle of 4 pulleys water punp, power steering, ac compressor, and crankshaft
You can do that by replacing the tensioner
You do not tighten a serpentine belt. It has a tensioner that keeps it at the correct tension. If it is loose, either the belt is worn and needs replacing or the tensioner is defective.
Remove the serpentine belt and remove the alternator. The belt tensioner bolts are under the alternator.
Remove serpentine belt. Remove alternator. The bolts that hold the tensioner on are under the alternator.
To remove the serpentine belt tensioner on a 2000 Honda Passport 3.2, first, ensure the engine is off and disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Use a socket or wrench to relieve tension on the tensioner by turning it counterclockwise, then slide the serpentine belt off the tensioner. Once the belt is removed, unbolt the tensioner from its mounting brackets using the appropriate socket size, and carefully remove it from the engine. Reinstall the new tensioner by reversing the steps.
The belt tensioner should have a single mounting bolt. After removing the serpentine belt, the bolt can be removed to take the tensioner off.
u do not adjust belt tensioner if belt is loose, u need to replace belt as tensioner works automatically
You can't. it has an automatic self adjusting belt tensioner on it.
Pulleys misaligned? Defective tensioner?
My alternator stopped recharging my battery but I can't take the tension off my serpentine belt to put my alternator back on.
It could be due to a vacuum leak or a faulty idler or tensioner bearing on the serpentine belt.
To replace the tensioner pulley on a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Then, use a wrench or socket to relieve tension on the serpentine belt by turning the tensioner pulley counterclockwise. Remove the old tensioner pulley by unbolting it and then install the new pulley in its place, securing it with bolts. Finally, reattach the serpentine belt, ensuring it's properly aligned, and reconnect the battery terminal.