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.

This repair was done on a 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4L Hatchback 4-Door and the 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:
• Socket Driver
• Ratchet Strap

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[snipe]

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.

[Melon-fg]

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.

[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…

[PraysBJesus]

I'm missing that cover that you took off in the beginning of the video and I'm looking for a replacement. Does anyone know how to search it on google?

[Chris]

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

[thearringtons]

Fantastic very well explained video. Appreciate you sharing it!

[stevenlaughlin]

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

[bryanbowdregetwoke]

If this is bad does it make a horrible sound like the engine is knocking

[tommacklem]

WOW, BEST PRESENTED HELP VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN !

[airjuliusdrums]

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

[СергейКепс]

I watch this video, cry and understand: Toyota - drive your dreams!

[markferguson]

So it looks like you reinstalled the old bearing on the new tensioner housing! That’s at the 5 minute and 30 sec mark.
Don’t know if anyone caught that!

[wampumbiskit]

Alternatively you can also take out the top idler pulley, and the whole unit will easily come out thru the top of the engine in 1 piece.

[curtisalbert]

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

[shigggypiggy]

How did you pull the pin out to keep it locked