1995 Dodge Dakota How do I tighten a timing belt?

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
186,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLADESDAD
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I just replaced the timing belt on my 95 dakota and it runs fine ideling but it looks like the timing belt is loose and when I put it in gear it acts like it's about to stall. I think it's just a lose timing belt.

How would I tighten it?
Aug 20, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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When installing belt make sure it is tight on long run from crank to cam all slack on tensioner side. Then rotate tensioner 15 DEG past horizontial see diagram


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Aug 20, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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