I had to replace the alenator on my 97 Chevrolet Malibu and am having trouble
figureing out how to move the belt tensioner so I can put the belt back on
the pulley. Is there a special tool. I tried one that I borrowed from Advance
auto but there seems no way to gain access to the bolt on the back of the
tensioner puller. Please advise. Thanks, oldsalt23(at)yahoo.(dot)com

On the 2.8 and 3.1 V6 engines we have had, there is a 3/8" square indent in
the shaft the tensioner pulley spins on, made for a 3/8" ratchet. This
works real 'slick and quick'.
Hope that his helps you,
David

"oldsalt23" <u23596@uwe> wrote

You'll need a pipe to put over the 3/8 ratchet so you'll have enough
leverage to move it unless you have a long handle ratchet.


"David" <dpaull (AT) sasktel (DOT) net> wrote

Thanks,
I feel like a real dummy. I was trying to do it from the back of the
pulley using a crowfoot or socket.
Ten seconds and it was done.
Jim

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ues a3/8 drive ratchet, their is a slot in the
arm
"oldsalt23" <u23596@uwe> wrote