where is the belt tensioner for the a\c pump located?

Question

i was told it was in the middle of the motor,and there are two pullies in the middle up top, but i didn't see any kind of longbolt for the tensioner - the two pullies i DID see look like they opperate with some kind of spring mechanism.

1990 ford f-150 302cc

Answer 1

It would help if you could provide the year, make, and model of vehicle you are referring to. Also the engine size would help.

Answer 2

Yes, there are two pulleys, one is stationary (called an idler pulley) and the other is called a tensioner pulley (spring action ). You will need to release the tension of your serpentine belt by moving the tensioner pulley to its side with a breaker bar. Once the tensioner is moved, right or left, your serpentine belt's tension will be loosen enough for your to remove the belt off of your a/c pulley. Remember how your belt is routed BEFORE you remove your serpentine belt, just in case you do not have a diagram sticker usually located on the front panel where the hood closes.

Answer 3

Correct the lower passenger side is the tensioner on most fords the middle one idler. Tensioner is wound up with a spring. With the belt removed spin the power steering pump water pump and alternator to see if any of them are noisy too

Answer 4

Yes, u should see it on two pulleys close to the radiator. Use a flathead screwdriver in the middle of the smaller circle then use it to "slide or push to the middle" so that the slack will allow the belt to move. There might be a diagram of it on your left top under the car hood.

Answer 5

That is your tensioner, put a ratchet in the square hole in the center and push down to release tension.

Answer 6

Could be anywhere. It would help if you specified the year, make, model, and motor of your car.