belt tensioner socket size

2004 TOYOTA RAV4
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SMITHGRIND74
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2004 toyota rav4 Serp belt tensioner Bolt is weird looking and NO socket will fit on it??? it looks like a male torx of some sort?? what socket should i use??? I tried all the spline sockets i had and they dont work either??/??????
Mar 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM
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KHLOW2008
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That is a special bolt only used by Toyota. If you are replacing the serpentine belt, that is not the bolt to be using for turning the tensioner. There is another 19 mm hex bolt like jutting out for you to turn the tensioner. If tensioner is equipped with a damper, ensure the damper is not out of position restricting you from loosening the belt tension.
Mar 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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