When do you need to tighten a tensioner pulley?
You’ll need to tighten a tensioner pulley, in most cases, after the installation of a new drive belt, or to adjust for a stretched drive belt that hasn’t worn enough to warrant replacement. Stretch belts don’t need tensioner pulleys but are “stretched” into place using a special tool—always use the special tool to prevent belt damage.
What’s the best way to loosen a NaI pulley?
To loosen an NAI tensioner, loosen the locking nut or bolt, then back off the tensioner screw. Push the pulley toward the other pulleys or accessories, loosening the belt. Spring tensioner pulleys, as the name implies, use a spring to hold tension on the belt.
How do you remove a belt from an auto tensioner?
Hold the tension from the belt, and slip the belt off the auto tensioner pulley to remove the belt and pulley system. Slowly release the tension to avoid damage or injury, and then remove the tool from the belt auto tensioner.
Can a pulley belt be tightened with a serpentine belt?
Previously, these systems used multiple belts on pulley systems with a number of ways to manually tighten the belts. The serpentine belt system consists of only one belt and one automatic belt tensioner. The process is often tricky with various manufacturer’s designs, but is not very difficult and may be done using basic hand tools.
What is a serpentine tensioner?
A serpentine belt tensioner, also commonly referred to as an accessory belt or drive belt tensioner, is a spring-loaded or hydraulic automatic adjusting device that—along with pulleys—is responsible for generating and maintaining the proper amount of tension on a vehicle’s serpentine belt…
What is a belt pulley?
Definition of belt pulley. : a pulley designed to drive or be driven by a belt.
What is a belt tensioner Assembly?
The belt tensioner assembly of your vehicle is designed to allow several engine parts to be operated by one serpentine belt. The belt is tightened or loosened by adjusting the belt tensioner with a tensioner tool or socket wrench. Occasionally, the belt tensioner assembly can wear out, causing the serpentine belt to wear unevenly.