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1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT
120,000 MILES
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ASHLEYSOMMERFIELD
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I need to know How do I adjust the tension on my alternator belt. I replaced the alternator but now my belt is very loose, I have tried looking online and I cannot even find a picture of what the belt tensioner looks like.
May 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Alternator is bolted to base and another bolt on top which has a bracket. Loosen the upper bolt and if there is an adjusting bolt, turning the bolt clockwise would tighten the slack. If no adjuster bolt is available, you wold need a bar to pry the alternator outwards to get the required tension.

Ensure you have the correct sized belt.
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May 8, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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