cant figure belt tension on 2000
07-13-2017, 02:02 PM
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cant figure belt tension on 2000
power steering is solid on intake with 3 bolts.
how to adjust?
how to adjust?
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07-13-2017, 02:19 PM
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unsure of your model year etc. my 97 requires loosening the bolt in the middle of the idler below the ps pump then moving the tensioner adjustment in or out (the long bolt you speak of). i had to apply 1 ugga dugga (belt fiddle string tight) to that tensioner adjustment to make the belt quit squealing.
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You need to loosen the tensioner pulley before turning that bolt to tighten the belt. You dont need to remove it, just loosen it a bit. Then that bolt to tighten the belt should be easier to turn. After you're done, the torque spec for the tensioner pulley bolt is 35 ft/lbs.
Source: 2000 Service manual
Source: 2000 Service manual
07-13-2017, 04:58 PM
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[QUOTE]how do you find it in the fsm???
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07-13-2017, 05:43 PM
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its a 2000 and i see a bolt under ps but i dont see how to get to it!.
the one in CENTER of the pulley huh?
ill try it ,,,thanks guys.
sometime i cant find stuff in either book?? oh, haynes shows bolts in ps bracket to loosen, NOT on mine!!
couldnt find in fsm.
too much stuff there.
looked again, how do you find it in the fsm???
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the one in CENTER of the pulley huh?
ill try it ,,,thanks guys.
sometime i cant find stuff in either book?? oh, haynes shows bolts in ps bracket to loosen, NOT on mine!!
couldnt find in fsm.
too much stuff there.
looked again, how do you find it in the fsm???
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The Hayes manual has lead someone astray yet again. LOL.
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Quick & dirty method to tension the belt without a krikit belt gauge.
1. Tighten belt, start engine and set blower speed to high, turn on headlights and A/C and goose the gas. If the belt squeals shut off engine and tighten the belt a little more. Start engine & test again. Repeat the above until the belt no longer squeals. The caveat with this method is to not go crazy and just crank the belt as tight as you can all at once. If you do you risk wiping out bearings/components due to too much tension.
You can purchase a Krikit belt tension gauge for ~ $20.
Spec for 4.0 serpentine belt:
New Belt: 180-200 lbs
Used Belt: 140-160 lbs
1. Tighten belt, start engine and set blower speed to high, turn on headlights and A/C and goose the gas. If the belt squeals shut off engine and tighten the belt a little more. Start engine & test again. Repeat the above until the belt no longer squeals. The caveat with this method is to not go crazy and just crank the belt as tight as you can all at once. If you do you risk wiping out bearings/components due to too much tension.
You can purchase a Krikit belt tension gauge for ~ $20.
Spec for 4.0 serpentine belt:
New Belt: 180-200 lbs
Used Belt: 140-160 lbs
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[QUOTE=Turbo X_J;3407096]Quick & dirty method to tension the belt without a krikit belt gauge.
1. Tighten belt, start engine and set blower speed to high, turn on headlights and A/C and goose the gas. If the belt squeals shut off engine and tighten the belt a little more. Start engine & test again. Repeat the above until the belt no longer squeals. The caveat with this method is to not go crazy and just crank the belt as tight as you can all at once. If you do you risk wiping out bearings/components due to too much tension.
You can purchase a Krikit belt tension gauge for ~ $20.
Spec for 4.0 serpentine belt:
New Belt: 180-200 lbs
Used Belt: 140-160 lbs[/,slight tweak
1. Tighten belt, start engine and set blower speed to high, turn on headlights and A/C and goose the gas. If the belt squeals shut off engine and tighten the belt a little more. Start engine & test again. Repeat the above until the belt no longer squeals. The caveat with this method is to not go crazy and just crank the belt as tight as you can all at once. If you do you risk wiping out bearings/components due to too much tension.
You can purchase a Krikit belt tension gauge for ~ $20.
Spec for 4.0 serpentine belt:
New Belt: 180-200 lbs
Used Belt: 140-160 lbs[/,slight tweak
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07-14-2017, 06:56 AM
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It's tricky to do with the electric fan in place. I found it much easier to get to that idler bolt by removing the upper rad support (6 10mm nuts) and the electric fan. That also gave me ample room to get a torque wrench in there to properly torque it down. However, I've done it by squeezing the boxed end of a wrench on the bolt without removing anything.
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It's tricky to do with the electric fan in place. I found it much easier to get to that idler bolt by removing the upper rad support (6 10mm nuts) and the electric fan. That also gave me ample room to get a torque wrench in there to properly torque it down. However, I've done it by squeezing the boxed end of a wrench on the bolt without removing anything.
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07-14-2017, 11:25 AM
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Yes, the upper rad support comes off. Mine has 6 10 mm bolts/nuts on top and 4 10mm nuts tucked under the upper grille support. You need to undo both fans (4 fasteners) from the support to complete remove it. Again, not necessary to do this for belt tensioning/removal but it really makes it a lot easier at least for me.
