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Old July 22nd, 2008, 11:55 AM   #1
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Serpentine belt replacement

I am going to replace my serpentine belt with one that bypasses the power steering. Is there a special tool needed to remove the tension from the belt or do I just pry down on the tension arm?
 
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nevermind, got the answer....
 
Old July 22nd, 2008, 12:24 PM   #3
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1/2" drive rachet
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 12:45 PM   #4
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1/2" drive rachet
A five-fingered hand, wrist, and arm...
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A five-fingered hand, wrist, and arm...
lol, I prefer the ratchet method.
 
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I was referring in addition to the wratchet...
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Oh, I thought you just put the ratchet in and waited for it to do something.
 
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it may take a while but the ratchet to do something but when it does.......hold on!!
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Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged View Post
it may take a while but the ratchet to do something but when it does.......hold on!!
I think this may be the hardest I have laughed yet when reading a post...
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it may take a while but the ratchet to do something but when it does.......hold on!!
Specially a VTACK ratchet....HOLD ON!!!!!

VTACK just kicked in...There goes my ratchet!!!
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