How To Take Belt Off Alternator

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How To Take Belt Off Alternator. This will prevent you from experiencing alternator belt issues in the near future and will take care of the existing problem of the belt slipping off at the same time. That's right, some simple pantyhose can act as a makeshift alternator belt until you find a proper solution,.

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Using a 3/8 ratchet without a socket on it place it in the 3/8 square on the face of the belt auto tensioner. Turn the belt adjusting screw on the tensioner counterclockwise until the belt can be removed, then remove the belt. Once the tension is released, slide the belt off the pulleys.

Using A 3/8 Ratchet Without A Socket On It Place It In The 3/8 Square On The Face Of The Belt Auto Tensioner.


Such action would ensure that the vents don’t get any of the liquid. Hold the spring to max release pressure using the release tool so you can easily tap the belt onto the alternator pulley from the top of the engine using a rubber hammer on the piece of wood. The tension on the alternator belt will be released and the belt will be loose.

Put The Socket/Ratchet Or Wrench On The Tensioner Pulley Bolt, Push Towards The Ds Of The Car To Loosen The Belt And Take It Off.


This will prevent you from experiencing alternator belt issues in the near future and will take care of the existing problem of the belt slipping off at the same time. Then apply force to relieve tension on the belt, then pop the belt off of one of the pulleys, power steering pulley for example. You're driving down the road and all of a sudden snap—your alternator belt just snapped.

Pull The Alternator Away From The Engine Until The Belt Is Tight.


Repeat the process to put the new belt back on! Check your car's manual to make sure you have looped the belt around all the necessary pulleys. Pull the loop down and first around the alternator and then around the fan assembly.

Apply Tension To The Alternator With A Pry Bar If Necessary.


Loosen the nut on the tensioner pulley. With the panels off, you can make sure you don't have a twist in the belt. You're losing power fast and need a quick fix, but there's no mechanic in sight.

Take Up The Slack A Bit More And Wrap The Top Of The Loop Over The Steering Pump, Ac Compressor, Water Pump And Finally The Alternator.


You may have to push the alternator toward the engine block to get the belt around the alternator itself. Removing the alternator on these cars is no easy task just because of the sheer lack of room. Remove the two bolts on the front of the alternator using a 15mm socket.