How To Replace Serpentine Belt Tensioner 2007-12 Dodge Caliber

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The tensioner is a springed device that keeps the serpentine belt in your vehicle at the correct tension to keep it on the pulleys, without being so tight that it breaks. Eventually the tensioner may become worn, loose, or stuck, resulting in belts that squeak, slip, or fall off. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ tensioner pulley in your 2007-12 Dodge Caliber.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Dodge Caliber
2008 Dodge Caliber
2009 Dodge Caliber
2010 Dodge Caliber
2011 Dodge Caliber
2012 Dodge Caliber
Tools you will need:
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00019
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oa/1AXXX00006
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00065
• Ratchet Strap
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[@snipe05]

At the 3:00 mark, you say to remove the bolt on the tensioner to remove it, another way to do it is take the bolt out of the coolant res and move it out of the way and the tensioner will come out as 1 piece that way and you can put the new one in the same way.

[@Chris58369]

Thanks! I’m getting ready to replace mine & a new belt! Looks like it’s gonna be pretty easy to replace! 😊

[@thearringtons5139]

Fantastic very well explained video. Appreciate you sharing it!

[@DriftinDoug]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@tommacklem6559]

WOW, BEST PRESENTED HELP VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN !

[@randyoftheredwoods2205]

Excellent video.

[@YeeeeeHaaaaa]

I have air tools but no compressor atm but I can simply unbolt the tensioner pulley while it’s still bolted on the engine correct? I’ll just have the new pulley removed beforehand. Great video btw. Very helpful. I just bought a used 2010 Journey from a friend and I going through everything…

[@richierrgg]

Very usefull thanks... 👍

[@stevenkelble5634]

Great video

[@airjuliusdrums23]

Excelente video My friend, it helped me a Lot!!

[@tsanavigilant9626]

Perfect

[@josealfredoarredondoarment114]

Thanks

[@Tomcsiboy]

Great video! thx

[@chrisparsley9647]

Helpful thanks

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[@stevenkelble5634]

Great video thanks

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[@shigggypiggy]

How did you pull the pin out to keep it locked

[@MariajuanaMota]

Thank you so much for this video. That plastic cover you took off after you took off the tire what’s it called? That’s what’s missing on mine.

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[@curtisalbert1846]

Thank you I needed and learn how to do I realize what I did wrong

[@onlygodcanjudgeme3448]

Frist coment. 😅. Thanks.

[@jasondeabreu6597]

What size socket for the loosening

[@Dave1979z]

15 for aftermarket, 16 for oem.

[@ericchin9007]

Can't get it from above?

[@stevenlaughlin3387]

Can I just remove the pulley without straping it out the way or is it not possible

[@Dave1979z]

That's what I was thinking also.

[@Dave1979z]

Remove the pulley first that way you just have access to the bolt. I'm going to try it here shortly and I'll comment back to let you know.

[@Chris-sl2ir]

@@Dave1979z did you try it? I just replaced my pulley because the belt is coming coming off a 1/4 inch. So I think I need to replace the whole thing.

[@joshvandall2717]

Yes you can.. i just done it today, just make sure you use an open end wrench to loosen the pulley bolt.

[@mysticwolf3158]

What if pin is stuck an wont come out

[@tt7hvn]

Exactly the problem I'm running into. It's in there so tight, I can't rotate the tensioner to relieve pressure off the pin.