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Was driving, heard a crack, and couldn't steer! My alt pulley came loose and the belt shredded. How do i put a new one on? and how should i secure my pulleys? lockwashers, loctite, etc.
 

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loosen the tensioner, take it off, put new one on, retension
 
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How do i get the right tension? and how should i secure the pulley? the nut flew off and i dont know if there is a washer or not.
 
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your alt pulley should be put on w/ an air wrench
 

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parts store should take care of getting that pulley on.
 
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