How do you change a belt tensioner?
How to replace an accessory tensioner in 8 easy steps
- Draw a sketch or take a picture of the belt routing.
- Unload the belt from the tensioner by rotating the tensioner.
- Remove the old tensioner from the engine.
- Place the new tensioner on the engine.
How do you remove a belt tensioner?
Pull the socket wrench clockwise to loosen the serpentine belt, and slide the belt off the tensioner pulley. Let the tensioner move back into position. Unbolt the belt tensioner assembly from the motor with a socket wrench. Remove the assembly from the engine compartment.
How do you remove a belt from a belt tensioner?
Remove the belt from the belt tensioner. Turn the belt tensioner clockwise from the bolt in the middle of the tensioner pulley with a breaker bar and socket. Slip the belt off the tensioner pulley, and release the breaker bar.
How do you replace a tensioner on a lawn mower?
Turn the tensioner clockwise with the breaker bar and socket. Slip the new belt around the tensioner pulley, and release the tensioner. Pull the breaker bar out of the engine well. Crank the engine to ensure the tensioner is working properly. Make sure the tensioner pulley is moving up and down with the movement of the belt. Shut off the motor.
How do you turn a tensioner on and off?
Turn the tensioner clockwise with the breaker bar and socket. Slip the new belt around the tensioner pulley, and release the tensioner. Pull the breaker bar out of the engine well. Crank the engine to ensure the tensioner is working properly. Make sure the tensioner pulley is moving up and down with the movement of the belt.
How to replace a belt tensioner on a 99 Chevy Cavalier?
How to Replace a Belt Tensioner on a 99 Chevy Cavalier. 1 Step 1. Open the hood, and prop it up. Move to the front passenger side of the engine, and locate the spring-loaded belt tensioner above the 2 Step 2. 3 Step 3. 4 Step 4. 5 Step 5. More items