HELP! Replacing Alternator

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Oct 6, 2008 | 10:15 PM

putnamj

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HELP! Replacing Alternator

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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JP

Oct 6, 2008 | 10:19 PM

Danthurs

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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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