Idler Arm Tension

Hello All,

I am new to the forum. I have this 1994 Grand-Am. i had to change the AC Pump Bracket. Got that done. Not too hard either for a tranverse engine. I hate working on those. you have to almost take the whole car apart to get to what you want. Anyway I am wondering of the best way to help with the tension pulley to put the alternator belt back on. I do not want to break anything. In which direction does the pulley go. What is the best method to give that 2-3 inches I need to put the belt back on. Any help would be greatly appreciate . Thanks in advance. :wink:

I have a 93GT with the 3300. On mine you can fit a large wrench on the tensioner. I can't recall if you pull clockwise or counter but it will be quite obvious once you try to move it. They also sell a tensioner tool which is like a piece of flatbar that has inserts for the end of it, but an open box wrench will do the same thing.

I have a 93GT with the 3300. On mine you can fit a large wrench on the tensioner. I can't recall if you pull clockwise or counter but it will be quite obvious once you try to move it. They also sell a tensioner tool which is like a piece of flatbar that has inserts for the end of it, but an open box wrench will do the same thing.

Thanks for responding. I will look into trying the wrench idea and also looking for the tensioner tool. I appreciate the time. take care.

Thanks for responding. I will look into trying the wrench idea and also looking for the tensioner tool. I appreciate the time. take care.
You can buy such a tool at any sears store. But if you have a wrench that fits it is a cheaper solution.