Need help changing alternator...
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Safety Car
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From: Arnold Ziffelville CA
Need help changing alternator...
Do I need to remove the bolt from the tensioner or just loosen it? The bolts loose now and it's not releaving presure. Is there another trick to it? :smash:
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From: SE NY
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Re: Need help changing alternator... (reyderz86)
Don't loosen the bolt to the tensioner, that was my error too when I first tryed to remove the belt.
Put the square end of a 1/2" breaker bar into the square hole in the end of the tensioner arm and press the handle down to relieve pressure on the belt so it can be removed.
My large breaker bar wouldn't fit between the tensioner and the front frame member so I had to get a smaller and thinner breaker bar from Sears.
Put the square end of a 1/2" breaker bar into the square hole in the end of the tensioner arm and press the handle down to relieve pressure on the belt so it can be removed.
My large breaker bar wouldn't fit between the tensioner and the front frame member so I had to get a smaller and thinner breaker bar from Sears.
Burning Brakes
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From: Portsmouth,Va USA
Re: Need help changing alternator... (reyderz86)
Tighten up the tensioner . a 1/2 wratchet or pull bar is all you need to put pressure on it to take the belt off the pully..
I am not a mechanic by any means and swapped the alternator in 20 mins flat.and it worked too !
I am not a mechanic by any means and swapped the alternator in 20 mins flat.and it worked too !
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Re: Need help changing alternator... (65Z01)
I did the same thing.
My 30+ year old Sears 1/2" breaker bar fits perfect, but just barely. Makes it easier if you relocate the AC drier, one screw - about 1 minute to do.
My 30+ year old Sears 1/2" breaker bar fits perfect, but just barely. Makes it easier if you relocate the AC drier, one screw - about 1 minute to do.
