Shoe Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'm trying to replace a worn AC belt, but I'm not sure how to take the tention off of the belt to remove it. It looks like the lower pulley is moved by the tentioner, but I can't get to the bolt to loosen the pulley because the fan is in the way. Can anyone help me out? Its a 97 Legacy L with the 2.2l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I can get mine with a 12mm wrench, just did it the other day. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Plus one. Use a wrench. Not a socket. I did it on a forestor two days ago. Which is even tighter Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TapaTalk 2 BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 That long bolt is also reverse threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 No its not. Turn left to loosen it Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TapaTalk 2 BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 No its not. Turn left to loosen it Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TapaTalk 2 Yes you turn CCW to loosen cause it threads the pulley up the bolt. Its reverse threads cause I just had mine off and painted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nevermind. I sofa king retarded Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TapaTalk 2 BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoe Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I'll try again today, I wanted to be sure I was looking at the right bolt before I ripped something up. It's a narrow channel that the bolt slides in and my wrench doesn't have enough room on one side to seat in, but I'm sure if I work at it I can figure something out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 there are 2 lock nuts just under the top of the bracket. if they are tight it will be much harder. and it is a reverse thread so to loosen the lock nuts you have to turn them clockwise. but to loosen the belt, turn the long bolt counter-clockwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoe Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Got it today with a thinner wrench. Its an easy job with the right tools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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