How do you replace the serpentine belt tensioner on 1990 sunbird 2.0 ohc

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you need to loosen the tensioner bolt for the serpentine belt the tensioner will swing out of the way of the timing belt cover

1989–92 VEHICLES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine belt and timing belt cover.
3. Loosen the water pump bolts and release tension with tool J–33039 or equivalent.
4. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
6. Carefully lower the vehicle, then remove the timing belt. Fig. 11: Exploded view of the timing belt assembly — 1989–92 OHC engines
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7. Turn the crankshaft and the camshaft gears clockwise to align the timing marks on the gears with the timing marks on the rear cover.
8. Install the timing belt, making sure the portion between the camshaft gear and crankcase gear is in tension.
9. Using tool J–33039 or equivalent, turn the water pump eccentric clockwise until the tensioner contacts the high torque stop. Tighten the water pump screws slightly.
10. Turn the engine by the crankshaft gear bolt 720°to fully seat the belt into the gear teeth.
11. Turn the water pump eccentric counterclockwise until the hole in the tensioner arm is aligned with the hole in the base.
12. Tighten the water pump screws to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm), while checking that the tensioner holes remain as adjusted in the prior step.
13. Install the crankshaft pulley, timing belt cover and the serpentine drive belt.

1993–94 VEHICLES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then partially drain and recover the cooling system.
2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
3. If equipped, remove the A/C belt.
4. Remove the serpentine belt.
5. Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe assembly.
6. Remove the crankshaft pulley assembly.
7. As outlined earlier, remove the timing belt front cover.
8. Align the marks on the crankshaft sprocket with the marks on the rear timing belt cover by rotating the crankshaft.
9. Loosen the water pump retaining bolts, and release the tension with tool J 33039-A or equivalent.
10. Carefully lower the vehicle, then remove the timing belt. Fig. 12: Timing belt installation and tightening specifications — 1993–94 2.0L OHC engines
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11. Turn the crankshaft and camshaft gears clockwise to align the timing marks on the gears with the timing marks on the rear cover.
12. Install the timing belt, making sure that the portion between the camshaft gear and crankshaft gear is in tension.
13. Using tool J 33039-A, or equivalent adjustment tool, turn the coolant pump eccentric clockwise until the tensioner arm contacts the high torque stop. Tighten the water pump screws slightly.
14. Turn the engine by the crankshaft gear bolt 720°clockwise to fully seat the belt into the gear teeth.
15. Turn the coolant pump eccentric counter clockwise until the hole in the tensioner arm is aligned with the hole in the base. This must be done with the engine at room temperature, approximately 68°F (20°C).
16. Tighten the water pump screws while checking that the tensioner holes remain as adjusted as in step 15.
17. As outlined earlier, install the timing belt cover.
18. Install the crankshaft pulley.
19. Connect the evaporative emission pipe assembly.
20. Install the serpentine drive belt and the A/C belt (if equipped).
21. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
22. Properly fill the cooling system, then connect the negative battery cable.

Which engine?
To replace the drive belt or serpentine belt on a Voyager check the engine size. For 2.4L engines, a serpentine belt runs the air conditioning compressor and alternator. For 3.0L models, the alternator and power steering share a belt with a separate belt for the AC. Dodge recommends checking the belts every 15,000 miles or 12 months for possible replacement. I have gone 3 yrs with one.. it will start squealing when you turn on the heater to defrost..

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Most replacement belts have a diagram on the package. However, the easiest way is to pay close attention to the belt you are taking off, and replace the new one the same way. The pulleys themselves are usually 'grooved' or 'smooth' which tells you whether the front or back of the belt is against it. The hardest part is figuring out how to release tension on the idler-pulley. If you can get the belt on and the idler/tension pulley (same thing) pulls the belt tight, chances are you got the belt right. If you don't know what I mean, then the mostest best way is to get a Clymer Manual and read up. Its really a simple thing to do yourself.

I used a long heavy duty screw driver to release the tension on a Pontiac Sunbird.. the belt will only fit on one way..

Click on the following free direct Link. It has the Serpentine Belt Diagram and Tensioner location for your 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, depending on your size 2.5L Engine options (AC/No AC, etc.).

GENERAL/Standard Rules to Removal the Serpentine Belt with a Tensioner:
A. Find the Tensioner(s). (See Diagrams on Link)
B. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool, Or Wrench OR Ratchet, Rotate/Move the Tensioner USING THE AVAILABLE NUT (on the Pulley or Arm Base) OR the OPENING (3/8ths or 1/2 inch square opening) rotating the Tensioner Pulley/Arm - moving it away from contact with the belt and towards the area where the belt is not in contact with the Tensioner Pulley. The Tensioner is spring loaded, and is hard to rotate/move.
C. Remove the loosened belt off one of the other more easily accessed Pulleys.
D. DO NOT quickly release the Tensioner, but gently allow the Tensioner to rest in its closed position.

Standard Rules for Installing the Serpentine Belt with Tensioners:
a. Pick a Pulley that is most easily accessed. This will usually be on top. This will be the last Pulley that the belt will go on.
b. Using the Diagram: Install the new Serpentine Belt on the remainder of the Pulleys....over, under, left right.
c. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool or Wrench or Ratchet Tool: Rotate/Move the Tensioner Pulley/Arm "away" from Belt contact area on the Tensioner. This spring is pretty hard and with a new belt, it will be even harder to install. Rotate/Move this to as-close to the maximum allowed inorder to have enough slack in the belt to get it up and over the last pulley.
d. Using your other hand - Pull the Belt up and over the Last remaining Pulley.
e. Before releasing the pressure on the Tensioner, visually inspect the remainder Pulleys and the Belts' Positioning on them.

Let me know if this helped, or if you have additional information or questions. Feel Free to contact me at FixYa.Com!

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There is a belt tensioning pulley. It's spring loaded and if you put a wrench on the center nut you should be able to remove the tension on the belt...

use a 15mm box wrench on the nut retaining the tensioner pulley to pry the tensioner 'arm' against the spring to release belt. note belt routing on decal under hood,or make a sketch,to aid in replacement.
on OHV engine rotate clockwise
on OHC rotate counter clockwise
be sure belt is completely seated on pulleys

Your '90 Benz has a belt tensioner that is automatic. You just insert the correct tool to ease the tensioner pulley, (The tool is inserted into the bracket for the tensioner pulley), to the left as you're facing the car. Then slip your serpentine belt off. Reinstallation is a reversal of this process. (I believe it's to the left, don't quote me on that)

The radiator support in front, should have a diagram of how the serpentine belt goes on the pulleys.

If your serpentine belt slips, then the belt tensioner pulley assembly is bad, needs to be replaced, or the serpentine belt itself is worn out.

check fuel pump

There should be a square big enough to fit a 3/8" drive ratchet into on the tensioner (should be closest to the pulley), insert the ratchet into that square, then try turning the tensioner, this should release the pressure on the serpentine belt. Hope this helps.