replace accord alternator, relieve tension?

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11-22-2005, 03:35 PM

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replace accord alternator, relieve tension?

replacing my dads alternator, I have it in and bolted to motor, just have no idea how to relieve the serpentine belt tension to run the belt, any ideas? car is 98 accord v6

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11-22-2005, 03:44 PM

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Re: replace accord alternator, relieve tension? (jt1583)

i dont think there's a pivot bolt like four banger, i THINK it's just the mounting bolt and that's it

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11-22-2005, 03:49 PM

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Re: replace accord alternator, relieve tension? (jt1583)

Is it a single belt? I'm not positive, but it should have a tensioner The tensioner should also have a square 3/8" hole to put a ratchet or breaker bar into to help pull and relieve the tension. It helps if you have two people. One to relieve tension and one to run belt through pulleys.