Removing Belt Tensioner
 

The repair, I have new belt tensioner for a 2004 Pilot and in the process trying to install it, this is to find out what is causing a winding noise, along with fixing the up/down engine idling,. So far the top tensioner bolt is removed. Now the lower bolt is next. Is there a way to do this with out removing more parts and going from the underside of the car?. Also, would it be a good idea to start it without the belt that drives the alternator, ac unit?. Thinking if the power steering is the only item running and I still have the noise that it is the power steering pump unit,

Re: Removing Belt Tensioner
 

it's fine to start without the accessory belt installed, it will just be running off the battery.

I haven't done an older pilot in a while, but the more modern ones and the Odysseys have room top or bottom to get it out.

Re: Removing Belt Tensioner
 

Re: Removing Belt Tensioner
 

Did the startup and the noise is still there. Used my stethoscope, and checked the power steering pump, and belt tensioner but didn't hear any noise with those. Having a hard time putting the belt back on (see attached photos). Also, to line up the top12mm bolt hole to the bracket that has the nut attached to bracket. Trying to keep from disconnecting the wire and the plug ,on the alternator to make more working space to see so that I can line up the top alternator bolt. Does anyone know how get this bolt Top hole for alt.
lined up an easier way also, using a 14mm. closed end ratchet type wrench with a larger open end set at the end or top of the 14mm. wrench and this is held with a tie down hooked on the ac. tubes, for tensioner relieve (WORKS good)?. Noticed that the 2005 has a different bracket that lines this up..
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Back side of nut to bracket pic
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Front showing hole for 12mm
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