1995 Chevrolet Beretta Alternator Needed Replaced Now Friend Cannot Figure Out

1995 CHEVROLET BERETTA
120,000 MILES
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My alternator needed to be replaced and now my friend and I cannot figure out how to put the tension belt back on it.
Mar 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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How did you remove the belt? The tensioner has a cut-out in it, you use the proper rachet drive or breakover bar in the cut-out, the tensioner is spring loaded, pull up on it. Note the diagram, also note the engine litre size and vin.
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