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How do you remove a pin from a tensioner?
Insert the ½” extension/breaker bar to rotate the smooth pulley tensioner arm counterclockwise to remove the bolt/pin. Slowly allow the arm to rotate clockwise to tension the accessory drive belt. Insert the ½” extension/breaker bar to rotate the grooved pulley tensioner arm counterclockwise to remove the bolt/pin.
What tool do I need to loosen a belt tensioner?
Using a serpentine belt tool to loosen the tensioner and a belt placement tool to position the belt, we completed the entire job in less than 15 minutes, without breaking a sweat (or a knuckle). The serpentine belt tool comes with an assortment of sockets, making it the perfect choice for all the cars in your family.
What size is the tensioner pulley bolt?
Answering my own question, the size of the bolt on the side of the tensioner is 30mm. I did end up using the method above to release the tension but if you need to do it by yourself you may need a wrench on it.
How many belts does an E46 have?
Project Photos. Figure 1 The BMW E46 models utilize 2 multi-rib engine drive belts. A small outer belt drives the A/C compressor and the larger inner belt drives the alternator, coolant pump and the power steering pump.
How do you remove a pulley without a puller?
Can You Remove the Power Steering Pump Pulley Without a Puller?
- With the pump taken off the vehicle, place it in a vice and use a piece of metal pipe and a hammer to tap the wedge between the pulley and the pump.
- Heat the center of the pulley with the blowtorch and pull it off.
How many belts does a E46 have?
Project Photos. Figure 1 The BMW E46 models utilize 2 multi-rib engine drive belts.
When Should BMW timing chain be replaced?
Replacement Guidelines BMW and MINI use Timing Chains in almost every model of engine that they produce.It is recommended to replace your timing chain before failure as repair prices can become very high from internal engine damage. From experience the life of these timing chains are 90,000 miles or 9 years.
How do I replace the belt on my belt tensioner?
Locate the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the dust cap (if necessary). Using a ratchet with a long handle and the appropriate size socket, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise (red arrow) to release the tension and then you can slide your belt off the pulleys. With the belts removed, inspect your pulleys for lateral play or binding.
How do you remove the drive belt from a Kenmore dryer?
Locate the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the dust cap (if necessary). Using a ratchet with a long handle and the appropriate size socket, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise (red arrow) to release the tension and then you can slide your belt off the pulleys.
What are some of the E46 serpentine belt problems?
One of the more routine maintenance jobs you will encounter while owning a E46 involves replacing the drive and serpentine belts. That dreaded “gravel-like” sound hitting the under tray of your 3-Series, followed by the loss of power steering and an increasing engine temperature gauge usually indicates your serpentine belt has snapped.
What are the routine maintenance jobs on an E46?
Click here to order! One of the more routine maintenance jobs you will encounter while owning a E46 involves replacing the drive and serpentine belts.