1997 Land Rover Defender Alternator Belt tensioner

Tiny
KMAHONEY
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  • 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 38,000 MILES
In replacing the alternator, how do you release the tension on the belt at the belt tension pulley?
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 AT 12:59 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Hello .. thanks for the donation .. much appreciated

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove viscous coupling. Release drive belt tension by turning tension adjuster clockwise. With tension released, remove belt from generator pulley. Release tension adjuster, and remove serpentine belt. Mark direction of rotation if serpentine belt is to be reused. To install, reverse removal procedures.

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