replace accord alternator, relieve tension?

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Nov 22, 2005 | 03:35 PM

jt1583

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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

Nov 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

Nov 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.