1) Rotate drive belt tensioner mechanism upward, away from drive belt using a 1/2 inch breaker bar. 2) Remove serpentine drive belt. 3) Reverse procedure to install.
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how to release serpentine belt tensioner on 1991 C1500 Chevy Silverado?
By loosening the tension on the alternator nut
First you need a breaker bar and 19mm socket to fit the "tension bolt". Turn tension bolt clockwise to release tension in order to remove the serpentine belt.
15 mm wrench Put it on the tension pulley and pull to take tension off belt
put a wrench on the tensioner pully and pull it to release tension on the belt
To release the 1990 Cavalier serpentine tension, use a socket and a ratchet. Put the socket on the bolt heat in the middle of the pulley wheel, and pull to one side, and the belt will be loosened to be able to be removed.
If it is a drive belt and not a serpentine belt is has no tensioner. You manually adjust the tension by normally adjusting tension by moving the alternator. Loosen to bolts holding the alternator in place and then adjust the tension. Tighten the bolts when the tension is right. If it is serpentine belt if you follow the belt around the the engine you will see the tensioner.
Release the tension with tension pulley. Follow belt pattern printed on a sticker under the hood
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The tension on a serpentine belt is automatically set by the Idler Tension Pulley. If you find it is not correctly setting the tension, the the spring may be broken.
Use a socket and ratchet and place on the 95 Deville's belt tensioner pulley. Pull to the side to release tension on the belt. Remove the belt and replace it, then lower the pulley back into place.