Originally Posted by shaverj
The belt tensioner setup looks fairly simple any recommendations on tools for this? I know most have a nut or hole that you can use to remove tension to allow for belt install.
Again thanks for responses.
While I feel better about this situation than I did this morning, I have just been surprised by the door sill rust fairy...its not good
but that will be another thread.
The belt tensioner is dealt with in the 2004 Service Manual in section 7, page 45.
You need a 5mm (3/16") diameter locking pin, it shows the cast in hex head to use as a leverage spot. Others use another spot to lever on as the cast hex head tends to round over quickly, but maybe they are not using a metric wrench or socket.
DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL
1. Rotate the belt tensioner (1) with a wrench and lock in
place with a 5mm pin (2) or drift.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys.
3. Inspect the accessory drive belt. Refer to damage patterns.
Refer to Page 7-45
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4. Inspect the pulleys for wear or damage.
5. Replace the accessory drive belt or pulleys as required.