How do I relieve the tension off the alternator belt

Asked by Danzeah Jul 08, 2020 at 02:52 PM about the 1998 Acura TL 2.5 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How to release tension

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KenF answered 4 years ago

On any serpentine belt setup there will be a "tensioner" pulley. The tensioner pulley usually accepts a socket and turning that causes it to slacken. Just don't confuse the tensioner pulley for the "idler" pulley.

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KenF answered 4 years ago

If there is no serpentine belt but a single belt for each belt driven accessory, then you will have to loosen that accessory via the mounting bolts, remove or place the belt, then pry it back into place to put tension on the belt and tighten down those bolts.

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