most tension-er are auto spring loaded some have a bolt that you loosen here are some answers i pre
researched
http://www.ehow.com/video_2327336_removi
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/622-15
http://www.ehow.com/tag/serpentine/?opti %26lt; videos
http://www.ehow.com/video_2327341_replac %26lt;with jack screw
put links in your favorites the last link is for the jacking screw type go through the videos
find the ones you like the best
Hope this helps
LrI am changing the alternator.but i don%26039;t know how to loosen the tensioner.how do you do it?
Maybe you need to let some one else do it. The job gets more involved after removing the belt!I am changing the alternator.but i don%26039;t know how to loosen the tensioner.how do you do it?
just get a tire iron and move the tension-er to the right. then slide belt off. after you fix alternator. repeat proses.I am changing the alternator.but i don%26039;t know how to loosen the tensioner.how do you do it?
On MY truck, I use a 5/8%26quot; socket and a 24%26quot; bar to move the tensioner off the belt. Look for a bolt on the tensioner spring.I am changing the alternator.but i don%26039;t know how to loosen the tensioner.how do you do it?
that should be a spring loaded tension-er. a simple pull with a 15 mm or a 38 drive ratchet will do the trick.with the tension off the belt. slide the belt off of a pulley that is not ribbed.
