Admin Can you replace a belt tensioner yourself?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.
How do you replace the tensioner pulley on a drive belt?
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 replace a idler tensioner?
7 Simple Steps to Replace Your Idler Pulley
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Loosen the tension adjustment bolt with a socket wrench and remove the drive belt.
- Remove the retaining bolt to release the idler pulley.
- Compare your old idler pulley with your new pulley to check you have the correct replacement.
Which way do you turn a belt tensioner?
Rotate the pulley on the belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the tension of the belt with the proper sized socket and ratchet. Slide the belt off of the belt tensioner pulley. Let the belt hang down.
How do you loosen a tensioner bolt?
Put a socket on the bolt and turn the bolt counterclockwise to break it loose. If it will not break loose because the tensioner wants to move, keep the tensioner from moving by holding it in place with a pry bar; then you will be able to loosen the bolt in the pulley.
How do you tighten a loose tensioner?
Turn the adjustment bolt on the side, top or bottom of the pulley counterclockwise with the ratchet and socket until the accessory belt is loose enough to remove. Tighten the tensioner pulley by turning the adjustment bolt clockwise with the ratchet and socket until the belt is tight.