2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara power steering belt

2006 SUZUKI VITARA
42,193 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WATERMAN01
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when replacing the power steering belt, what do i do about the tensioner? do i take it loose? thanks
Mar 1, 2008 at 11:35 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Not unless you are replacing it! The tensioners will swing on it's arm with the proper size wrench on the pulley end of it..just back off the tension, slip belt off, and reverse process to install new one...if you need more leverage use two wrnches put togther to extend it!


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Mar 1, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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