The tensioner on the A/C drive belt is not working, what do I do?

Tiny
STEVE BYTHEWAY
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  • 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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I had an A/C drive belt break and when I went to replace it, the tensioner bolt did nothing. It doesn't loosen the tension pulley at all. Any ideas what I should do? I don't want to break anything beating on it but need to get the belt on.
Friday, May 20th, 2022 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There is an adjusting bolt and a fixing nut. The nut is what prevents the tension from changing after adjustment by holding the adjuster tight. If you didn't loosen that nut, the adjuster won't move anything.

I attached a pic below. Highlighted the nut that needs to be loosened first. I have an arrow pointing at the adjuster.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Saturday, May 21st, 2022 AT 10:20 PM

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