How to raise the car to replace the serpentine belt tensioner?

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
240,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YAZIDAN
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Is it okay to raise the engine from the oil pan? If yes, please let me know how. i do not want to damage it. I am going to change the serpentine belt tensioner. To remove the long bolt going through it i will have to remove the bolts of the passenger engine mount and i will have to raise the engine. If not the long bolt of the tensioner will hit the frame and i will not be able to remove it.
Mar 30, 2024 at 2:20 AM
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You can use a floor jack to control the engine just use a block of wood between the engine oil pan and jack. Here are the instructions on how to change the belt tensioner out. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
Mar 30, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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anything?
May 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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