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Old 10-06-2008, 10:15 PM
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How do I relieve the tension on the belt so I can remove my old alternator? I see the tensioner pulley, but I can't see any way of relieving the tension. Please help!

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Put a socket on the tensioner and push it counterclockwise.

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What year are we talking about here? This is on a 97
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