Can you adjust a tensioner?

Can you adjust a tensioner?

Not all types of drive belt systems can be adjusted. Cars equipped with an automatic belt tensioner adjust themselves over time and do not require adjustment. Tighten the tensioner pulley by turning the adjustment bolt clockwise with the ratchet and socket until the belt is tight.

Can automatic belt tensioner be adjusted?

Not all types of drive belt systems can be adjusted. Cars equipped with an automatic belt tensioner adjust themselves over time and do not require adjustment. This article shows you the process to adjust drive belts on a pivot-style belt adjuster.

How are the torsion bars set up on a Land Cruiser?

Set the torsion bars up and measurements seemed to be inline with the FSM and values on Techstream, but the nearside TB had very little adjustment left on it, where the RH torsion bar had plenty left, so I marked them up, slackened both off, adjusted the LH torsion bar vs. the torque arm.

How do you change the alternator on a Land Cruiser?

Also get a long bar in through the wheel arch to tap the alternator as close as you can to the engine block if it’s stiff. That will give you the wiggle room to get the belts off the pulleys.

How to replace a serpentine drive belt tensioner?

Had to replace the serpentine drive belt tensioner at 140,000 miles and used the following procedure. 1. Remove front belly pan (engine under cover); 8 bolts @ 12mm, recessed bolt is machine thread, others are self tapping 2. Remove engine V-bank cover; 2 bolts & 2 nuts @10mm, release 1 hose from keeper at rear corner on driver’s side 3.

How does the hydraulic system work on a Land Cruiser?

The hydraulic side of the system is really straight forward and very well built. Before overhaul of anything under pressure (front shock absorbers, spheres – AKA Damping Force Control Actuators), the bleed nipples on the valve that the spheres screw into just need to be opened to allow the pressure out.