1999 Mazda b3000 s-belt tesioner

1999 MAZDA B3000
51,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAXDOG301
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i asked a question 24 hrs ago about changing the 's' belt. i have not received a response. how do i loosen the tensioner to change the belt?
Jan 12, 2009 at 3:27 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Sorry no one has answered but I'll tell you how.
See the bolt in the middle of tenisoner place a socket and ratchet or wrench. Pull clockwise this will release spring then remove belt. Install then pull tenisoner again place on all pullys release.
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Jan 12, 2009 at 3:57 AM
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MAXDOG301
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the auto parts store has a free tool program. got a s belt tool 10 min later the belt was replaced
Jan 12, 2009 at 4:48 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Glad you got it changed sorry for delay in answering.
So many questions so little time.
Jan 12, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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