2006-06-09 15:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by Robert B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the truck hasn't been wrecked, there is a label on the metal brace that is the radiator support that tells you how..
If not, it is an automatic tensioner I think on the right side toward the bottom and take a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar to engage, but I don't remember in what direction to yank to loosen (it's a automatic tension spring)
2006-06-09 16:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fan belt usually goes around another pully, like the alternator or power steering pump. they have two bolts,one mounting bolt(long) and one adjusting bolt(short) loosen both (don't remove)so it can move. pull it until the belt seems good an tight, hold in place and tighten adjusting bolt( might need two people if you've never done this before)then tighten mounting bolt. with the engine off, grab the belt at the longest place between pullies and see how far it moves up and down. about 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch play is good. good luck
2006-06-09 16:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a 1/2 in. drive ratchet in the spot located on the tensioner.Once you move the tensioner then you can remove the belt.
2006-06-09 15:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by metcalfmaintenance1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋