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Whats the easiest way to change the air compressor belt on a 1998 Dodge Avenger?

Tiny
JUSTINLINDLEY
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  • 1998 DODGE AVENGER
  • 160,000 MILES
I've got the old belt off, and the new one almost on. I just need to get the belt on the tensioner, and I seem to be having a hard time. What would be the easiest way to do this?
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 5:38 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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You didn't bother to list the engine size. The tensioner is either spring-loaded or has a lock nut on the side and a bolt that must be loosened to allow the pulley to drop down. Use a wrench or 1/2" drive breaker bar to pivot the spring-loaded pulley. Loosen the pull-bolt about a half inch, then loosen the lock nut in the center of the tensioner pulley and let it fall down, install the belt, then run the pull-bolt back up to tighten that type of tensioner pulley.
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Saturday, March 24th, 2012 AT 5:47 PM

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