1997 Isuzu Rodeo Belt removal

1. release tensioner
2. remove belt
3. put new one on
4. re tension it.

the tensioner
has a mount bolt
and a spring to the mount.
loosen the bolt
and the spring relaxes
take the belt off
the put new belt on.
then with a large screw drive or lever.
pry the pulley, mount so that the full tension is not applied
to the belt (spring loaded)
lock down the base bolt.

see the slot below, that is the adjustment to make.
there are many engines used, and many tensioners. used.
i think this is 2.6L below.
SKF and BECK both sell this kit. if bad,
if seized or bearings loose as goose its bad. many are.
most are this old. (hopeless if old it will be)
1997 Isuzu Rodeo Timing Belt Tensioner - SKF W0133-1624437
here is the SKF P/N>
the spring is not shown, its considered a separate part.

1. Remove the timing chain cover. Its usually a black plastic cover on the side of the engine.
2. Loosen the timing belt tensioner. Its cylindrical shape thing made of metal and timing belt run over it.
3. After loosening it you can remove the old belt and place new belt.
4. Tighten the belt tensioner and put timing belt cover back.
Done.

u have to loosen up the tension pulley and remove the old belt. then replace the new belt and tighten the the tension pulley again. becareful not to tighten harder or the belt would break.

The 97 Corolla has three accessory belts. The alternator belt is the one you see when you look down on the passenger side standing near the front of the engine compartment. If fits over the alternator and the engine pulley. The belt beneath it is the a/c belt (if the car has a/c). It fits over the engine pulley and the a/c compressor. The power steering belt is toward the rear of the engine compartment, on the same side. It fits around the engine pulley and the power steering pump.

Replacing the alternator belt is not too difficult. Standing in front of the car and facing towards the rear, loosen the locking bolt under the right side of the alternator. Then loosen the alternator hinge bolt on top of the alternator. Now you are ready to loosen the alternator belt tensioner adjustment bolt, accessed under the alternator from the front. Turn the tensioner until the old belt is loose enough to remove, then turn it further so that the new belt will go on easily. Replace the belt and re-tension until you have about 1/4 in. to 1/8 in. of play in the belt, tighten the lock bolt and the hinge bolt, and run the engine. If the belt squeals it means you need more tension, but do not overtension. Recheck it after a few days.

14mm spanner
12mm socket
13mm socket
short socket extension bar
ratchet
adjustable wrench 250mm
tyre lever or long thin bar for levering out alternator
there are 2, 14mm bolts in front bracket of power steering pump loosen a couple of turns only then loosen stud nut at rear of power steering pump then you can move pump in/out by turning 14mm long bolt you see thread for just left of power steering pump pulley
then the alternator is a 12 or some times 13mm bolt at top front section to loosen then lever in and out, must hold tension on lever with belt on while doing this up (2nd person to hold lever)

normally it is a spring loaded tensioner holding the belt on and use a breaker bar to get the tension off of it and try www.autozone.com to see if they have your car listed for diagrams pictures and step by step instructions if your car is not listed then try your local library they have all the car manuals and even copy them for you

If it is like a 94, the power steering belt is either middle or front, You might be able to sneak it past the fan, not sure, usually you have to take the fan off, Not the four bolts up front but the 3 bolts into the block holding the bracket. take the fan shroud out,2 srews/ bolts, and clips, getting the top radiator hose out of the way helps. Loosen the tension nut up front, and I believe you have a square hole for a half inch drive breaker bar, use it to move the pump left and right to loosen and tighten the belt. Then tighten the nut back up, put every back, you are all set. If the belt is in the middle, you have to take off the ac belt first. Loosen the tensioner on this belt, and wind it down, Then back up when you are done. Hope this helps.

look carefully as power steering belt has to be removed and A/C if fitted,slacken bolts on power steering pump then find the tensioner bolt and slacken it off and then push pump unit back..Same sort of thing with the A/C pump but i think but cant remember but i sure this one has an idler/tensioner to slacken.

1. Remove battery terminals and secure them away from the battery posts using nylon wire ties.

1a. Fine some comfortable eye glasses (clear or yellow) and keep them on. There are plenty of opportunities to get debris in your eyes during this procedure.

2. Spray "PB Blaster" (loosens bolts) on two bolts that secures alternator.

3. Jack-up vehicle on side to access alternator. Use a jackstand to support.

4. Using a 10mm open-ended wrench, loosen the bolt that swings the alternator. Screwing the bolt "in" or toward the engine will allow play to increase in the alternator belt. Loosen the 12mm bolt slightly next to the 10mm bolt (approximately 1.5" toward engine).

5. Continue to loosen 10mm bolt until there is enough slack in the belt to remove the belt from the alternator pulley.

6. Remove belt. It may be possible to remove belt without removing fan faring. Maybe not. If not, you will need to remove plastic fairing. If you must remove fair, go below fan fairing and disassemble connectors that hold together pieces of fan fairing. Carefully remove.

7. Install alternator fan from above.

8. Check that alternator belt is on all tracks (from below with a flashlight), and slowly tighten.

9. Secure 10mm and 12mm bolts. Recheck tightness.

10. Reassemble battery connection and run vehicle at idle for about 5 minutes. Check belt for proper tension.

11. CAREFULLY check tension of belt. Or disassemble battery connections and re-check belt tension.

12. Reassemble fan fairing (if not already assembled), re-connect battery terminals, and have a nice day. :-)

from Yahoo answers
The alternator is located on the passenger side of the motor at the bottom. There is a bracket attached to the motor and the alternator. You need not take the bracket off to remove the alternator. Two bolts hold the alternator to the bracket. One bolt is on the front top of the alternator and one bolt is located on the bottom front of the alternator. The bottom front bolt is attached to the tension adjustment for the alternator. Loosen the tension screw then remove the bolt going through the tension adjustment. After you loosen the top, front bolt, the alternator should be loose enough to move side to side. Remove the top, front bolt. Now you must disconnect the alternator from the power supply. Behind the alternator is a screw with a wire attached via nut. Remove this wire. Nextly there is a series of wires with a plug on the end. It is plugged into the side of the alternator. Uplug this item. You can also access both of these from the passenger side front tire well. Something to consider is that remanufactured alternators in Rodeo's as well as the Honda Passport (which has the same engine as the Rodeo) do not work and the problem(s) associated with a bad alternator,ie; not charging, no fan blower, battery light and brake light on, still exsist after replacing alternator with reman. Use a factory original alternator if possible. It will cost a little more than a reman but will most likely save you a lot of time and headache!

Hope this helps you out!!
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