belts, how u guys do it? Options

[DeW_H0e_GT]

i bought some dayco belts bu tjus wann aget a heads up b4 i do it to make sure im nto doing anything wrong..can u guys tell me how u guys did your belts?.....

[DeW_H0e_GT]

where exactly is the adjsutment points and the tensioner????...

[Yellow94GT]

where exactly is the adjsutment points and the tensioner????...

The adjustment points are were the alternator or power steering pump is mounted to the engine. The bolts hold the alternator or power steering pump in postion. When the bolts are loosened the tension can be adjusted and/or the belt can be replaced. For example the alternator has three bolts. The pivot bolt, the locking bolt, and the adjusting bolt.

Both belts run from one crankshaft pulley. I recommend replacing both belts at the same time since the inner belt requires that the outer belt has be removed first.

The tensioner is a tool to check belt tension. It is not required to use a tensioner. You can check to see how much the belt can be "bent" by pressing with your thumb and holding a straight edge along from the two pulley points.

Most manuals have pictures to illustrate this process. Haynes has a Celica manual and it's less than 20 dollars and can really save a lot of time. Most autoparts suppliers carry them. It's not difficult to follow most of the procedures when they include illustrations as well.

I replaced both of my belts in March and I can relax knowing that my belts will probably be fine for several more years.
Yellow 94GT