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Need help: Change 98 Malibu alternator


wayfifty
09-21-2005, 05:36 PM
I have to change the alternator on a 98 malibu and have a question: How to adjust the tension on the belt connecting the alternator?

Thank you!

bcopeland
09-22-2005, 10:53 AM
You place the square end of a ratchet into the square hole on the tensioner (right below the screw bolting the tensioneron the car). Then place something for force (like the round hole of a very large crescent wrench ) in for support and twist it towards the firewall. That should release enopugh tension to take off the belt.

wayfifty
09-25-2005, 11:06 PM
You place the square end of a ratchet into the square hole on the tensioner (right below the screw bolting the tensioneron the car). Then place something for force (like the round hole of a very large crescent wrench ) in for support and twist it towards the firewall. That should release enopugh tension to take off the belt.

Got it. Thank you very much!

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