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Belt loose

Tiny
ASHLEYSOMMERFIELD
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  • 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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I need to know How do I adjust the tension on my alternator belt. I replaced the alternator but now my belt is very loose, I have tried looking online and I cannot even find a picture of what the belt tensioner looks like.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 AT 8:48 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Alternator is bolted to base and another bolt on top which has a bracket. Loosen the upper bolt and if there is an adjusting bolt, turning the bolt clockwise would tighten the slack. If no adjuster bolt is available, you wold need a bar to pry the alternator outwards to get the required tension.

Ensure you have the correct sized belt.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 AT 10:30 AM

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