Relieve Serpentine Belt Tension. Before removing the belt, note its routing around all applicable pulleys for ease of installation. # Using a box end wrench on the tensioner pulley center bolt, rotate the tensioner assembly clockwise. # While holding the tensioner in this position, remove the alternator drive belt from one or two of the applicable pulleys.
Use a box end wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley assembly clockwise to relieve serpentine belt tension
# Slowly release the tensioner, and remove the box end wrench from the center bolt. # Remove the alternator drive belt from the remaining applicable pulleys. To install: When installing the drive belt on the pulleys, ensure that it is properly seated in all of the pulley grooves. # Using the box end wrench, rotate the tensioner clockwise again, then position the drive belt on all of the pulleys. # Slowly release the tensioner until it eliminates all drive belt slack. # Inspect the tensioner indicator to be sure that the belt is properly tensioned. If the belt tension is incorrect, the belt should be replaced with a new one, or, if installing a new belt, the belt may not be the correct belt for your vehicle. # Then start the engine. Ensure that the drive belt works properly. # Stop the engine, then double-check to ensure that the belt is properly seated on all applicable pulleys.
Serpentine puller
put a wrench on the tensioner pully and pull it to release tension on the belt
The correct belt tension will be maintained by the belt tensioner. The tension is not adjustable on this car.
you do not adjust tension on a serpentine belt the tension is automatcally adjusted if the belt is loose, replace the belt SOME TIMES THE TENSIONER CAN BE WEEK ALSO.
Your Explorer has a serpentine belt tensioner which keeps the proper tension on the serpentine belt unless the tensioner has failed.
try tightening the tension pully works like a charm
Usually, A serpentine belt system has a spring-loaded idler. Using the proper wrench, usually an 18mm, one can relieve the tension on the belt, making it relatively easy to change the belt. On most vehicles you will find a sticker either on the underside of the hood or somewhere in the engine compartment that shows how the belt goes on.
Tension is automatic. There is no adjustment.
Using a 15mm wrench, turn the bolt in the center of the idler pulley clockwise to relieve tension and remove the belt.
Relieve the tension by putting a wrench on the tensioner and then remove the belt. www.trailvoy.com all the answers for your Trailblazer from true enthusiasts!
how do i find the auto tension release for the serpentine belt on a 2004solara
should have spring loaded tensioner nonadjustable