How to replace the serpentine belt tensioner?

1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
85,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY SAGE
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Car was running hot notice tensioner is bad, needs to be replaced, needing instructions.
Jun 14, 2023 at 4:36 AM
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Sure, these are instructions on how to replace the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I have also included this guide to help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-tensioner-replacement


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Jun 14, 2023 at 12:19 PM
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