2000 Dodge Neon PART#36156 DRIVE BELT TENTION PULLEY

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2000 DODGE NEON

Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Dodge Neon Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE SOME HELP & ADVICE. I'M TRYING TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT TENTION PULLEY & AM HAVING TROUBLE, THERE IS NOT A BOLT ON THE PULLEY BRACKET. AFTER MUCH POKING AND PULLING IT LOOKS LIKE MAYBE THE WHOLE BRACKET TURNS & POPS OFF (BUT I MANAGED TO BREAK THE OTHER BELT PULLEY WHEEL) IT'S UP AGAINST THE INSIDE WHEELWELL, NO ROOM & THE 2 "NOT' BOLT THINGS IN THE CENTER ARE HOLLOW KINDA LIKE A SLEEVE OR PIN, PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME I DON'T KNOW MUCH CAR STUFF & I AM A FEMALE BUT NOT STUPID (i couldn't afford $411.89 @ the shop so got a manual and doing it) i'm without any one to help, ask or anything i'm going to try sending a picture PLEASE HELP DESPERATE & BREAKING OTHER STUFF

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MERLIN2021

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If the upper part of the tensioner doesnt have a normal hex head bolt, it has a star shaped, called TORX and a cheap Torx bit set can be bought at all parts stores. Follow the directions that come with the new tensioer. To install, first locate your tensioner pulley, this is a spring loaded pulley that applies downward pressure on the back side of the serp belt, on this pulley you will have either a square drive hole that a socket wrench can plug into, or a regular hex bolt, using the correct size wrench, apply opposite force to relieve tension on the old belt and remove the belt. Install the new belt on all pulleys except the top most one, or easiest one to get at, then while holding the belt in the possition ready to go on the last pulley, apply the wrench to the tensioner pulley and slip belt onto the pulley! Done!