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crissyll22
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crissyll22 asked in Cars & TransportationMaintenance & Repairs · 1 decade ago

Free Alternator Pulley?

2003 kia rio

Replacement of alternator belt.

Alternator pulley seems to be seized.

What is the best way to free it up?

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  • Sider
    1 decade ago
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    there is a tensioner that u can use a 14mm spanner to loosen the serpentine belt with.

    that is how the replacement is done.

    do not try to force it as if u loosen the tensioner the belt will come right off...!

    watch the video!

    Source(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFP4blveiLI
  • bandit_60
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    spray some pb blaster around the pulley where the bearing is at and put a wrench on the big nut and work it back and forth.

  • peterngoodwin
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Replace the alternator, especially if it will not turn once the belt has been removed.

  • justin plainold
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    thats why the belt failed, you need to buy a new alternator, install it and install the new belt

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