need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement

kevxr2002 · 06-22-2008, 01:22 PM

hey guys. wtf is the deal with the belt tensioner on the 02 models? I can get that thing to move or anything so i can tke off the belt to take off the alternator. Also any ideas on how to loosen the tie rod bolt? that thing is on super tight. please need fast help here.

wadespencer99 · 06-22-2008, 01:26 PM

I haven't seen the belt tensioner on an 02, but I assume they are similiar to a 99, just in a different location. I use a long ratchet. There is a square hole in it to put the ratchet in...you just need some good leverage on it to get it to budge, then you can get the belt off. Autozone or somewhere like that will also sell or rent a tool set made for it if you don't have a long ratchet.

The nut on the bottom of the tie rod end should loosen just like a normal nut would. Be sure there isn't a cotter pin on it or anything.

kevxr2002 · 06-22-2008, 01:35 PM

on the right u cna see the tensioner it is basically right up again the fender. you cant get a rachet in there. I have a curved wrench I tried but no luck just couldnt get it to budge. this not real hard to do i'm gonna get pissed if i have to take to mechanic to get reemed for another 200 cause of a tensioner. lmao

wadespencer99 · 06-22-2008, 01:37 PM

You can get a ratchet in there, or go get the tool from Autozone.

kevxr2002 · 06-22-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wadespencer99

You can get a ratchet in there, or go get the tool from Autozone.

yeah my rachets come out too far so i uess i'll run up to autozone again. lol

thanks for your help man.

wadespencer99 · 06-22-2008, 01:42 PM

Mine sits right by the frame rail on a 99 as well. I'll grab a pic for you.

B3NN3TT · 06-22-2008, 02:19 PM

A ratchet won't fit between the pulley and the fenderwell. You need a 3/8 breaker bar.

wadespencer99 · 06-22-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B3NN3TT

A ratchet won't fit between the pulley and the fenderwell. You need a 3/8 breaker bar.

Is that only on the 01/02s?

baggedCSVT · 06-22-2008, 02:25 PM

murrays has the tensioner tool and it will fit right in cost like 14 bucks if i recall

B3NN3TT · 06-22-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wadespencer99

Is that only on the 01/02s?

No; I need one on my car as well. Too tight for a ratchet!

06-22-2008, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevxr2002 NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saginaw, TX Posts: 896	need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement hey guys. wtf is the deal with the belt tensioner on the 02 models? I can get that thing to move or anything so i can tke off the belt to take off the alternator. Also any ideas on how to loosen the tie rod bolt? that thing is on super tight. please need fast help here. __________________ 2002 Cougar XR 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL 1931 Chevy -for sale. 2007 Dodge Caliber

06-22-2008, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
wadespencer99 www.cagerattle.com Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 13,165 Images: 6 Blog Entries: 2	Re: need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement I haven't seen the belt tensioner on an 02, but I assume they are similiar to a 99, just in a different location. I use a long ratchet. There is a square hole in it to put the ratchet in...you just need some good leverage on it to get it to budge, then you can get the belt off. Autozone or somewhere like that will also sell or rent a tool set made for it if you don't have a long ratchet. The nut on the bottom of the tie rod end should loosen just like a normal nut would. Be sure there isn't a cotter pin on it or anything. __________________ CFX 1st Place Mild ------------------------------------------------------------

06-22-2008, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
kevxr2002 NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saginaw, TX Posts: 896	Re: need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement on the right u cna see the tensioner it is basically right up again the fender. you cant get a rachet in there. I have a curved wrench I tried but no luck just couldnt get it to budge. this not real hard to do i'm gonna get pissed if i have to take to mechanic to get reemed for another 200 cause of a tensioner. lmao __________________ 2002 Cougar XR 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL 1931 Chevy -for sale. 2007 Dodge Caliber

06-22-2008, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
wadespencer99 www.cagerattle.com Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 13,165 Images: 6 Blog Entries: 2	Re: need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement You can get a ratchet in there, or go get the tool from Autozone. __________________ CFX 1st Place Mild ------------------------------------------------------------

06-22-2008, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
wadespencer99 www.cagerattle.com Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 13,165 Images: 6 Blog Entries: 2	Re: need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement Mine sits right by the frame rail on a 99 as well. I'll grab a pic for you. __________________ CFX 1st Place Mild ------------------------------------------------------------

06-22-2008, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
baggedCSVT midget tosser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in my house Posts: 174	Re: need help fast n the middle of doing alternator replacement murrays has the tensioner tool and it will fit right in cost like 14 bucks if i recall __________________ 2000 customized CSVT #1240 22 svt contours looking to trade my turbo svt for duratec mtx cougar http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2545349

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