When to take the drive belt tensioner out?
Once you start to hear a grinding or squeaking sound coming from your engine, it’s time to have the drive belt tensioner looked at. It will get to the point that you hear this sound every single time you turn on the engine. As the drive belt tensioner continues to break down, a variety of aspects of your vehicle will start to suffer.
Why does my belt tensioner keep dropping on my pulley?
Also, if it is dropping on the pulley, check with your dealer……there is a possibility this might be powertrain (5yr/100k). Its not dragging on anything its just sitting in the same spot rattling while the car is running.
How to loosen the tension on an idler pulley?
1) Loosen pressure on belt with 3/8″ ratchet and insert screwdriver/awl into center of tension arm to release pressure. Rudyp.27 likes this. -Nitro 4.56 gears – Arb Front and Rear lockers.
Where is the serpentine belt tensioner located on a car?
This is a pulley that is either mounted to an adjustable pivot point or a spring mechanism. If you open up the hood of your car, you’ll see that the serpentine belt is on the front of your engine. It is the long one. The pulley itself is found on the outside of the belt, which is how it adds tension or pressure.
When to replace serpentine belt, tensioner and idler pulley?
Replacing the idler pulley and tensioner can fix a grinding or whining noise that increases with engine RPM. Replacing the serpentine belt or even the tensioner can solve a squealing or chirping noise that occurs on startup, when the AC is engaged or even when a power steering load is placed on the pump.
When do you know you need to replace your belt tensioner?
If you notice that there is resistance, roughness, or noise every time you turn the pulley, then there’s a chance that the problem is in the pulley bearings. You might think of replacing only the pulley bearings in this case. Mechanics will tell you to replace the entire belt tensioner system.
How do you remove a tension pulley on a Ford F-150?
To remove the belt, you will need a stretchy belt installer/remover. Insert your 1/2″ drive ratchet or belt removal tool into the hole on the tensioner. Rotate it clockwise towards the driver side to release tension. You can now release the tool and use both hands to remove the rest of the belt Figure 2.
How much does it cost to replace a tension pulley?
That being said, when one pulley wears out, the others won’t be far behind. So if you have the extra money, it won’t hurt to go ahead and replace them all at once. Pulleys aren’t terribly expensive. The tensioner will cost about $40 to $50 depending on where you buy it and shipping costs.