belt tensioner

2002 Pontiac Sunfire

4 cylinder, OHV

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Question - bybbs, Chippewa Falls, WI, July 15, 2009, 19:28

how do i loosen the tension to get my serpentine belt on? what tools do i need?

Answer #1

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poffgray, January 09, 2010, 19:48

There is a proper tool ironically called a serpentine belt tool. This has a thinner head and longer handle to aid in the removal.

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Answer #2

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autotechpat, July 15, 2009, 20:53

Looking at the instructions in a workshop manual it looks like the tensioner has a square "hole" at the axis of the tensioner wheel. Place I think a half inch maybe a 3/8 breaker bar in the hole and pry the tensioner gently in the direction in which allows the belt to get slack. Make sure you draw a diagram for yourself to show the correct routing of the fan belt.

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