belt tensioner replacement question
 

Hey all, I guess I'm pretty new to this stuff, but this forum has been great. Maybe I'm dumb, but it seems like everyone has no issue changing out a belt tensioner on an M44. Mine is a 1997 and I have a spare 1998 M44 as well. Can anyone tell me how to remove the mechanical belt tensioner for the power steering, alternator belt? Do I have to remove the power steering pulley to get clearance? I ended up just changing the pulley on my tensioner the other day after realizing it was a reverse thead, but I cannot figure out how to take the tensioner itself out.

thanks, and yes I did search the forum for this but cannot find anything. Again, it seems to be simple for most folks.

Have you though of getting a repair manual for the car? Yes I know it's cheaper to use the Search function (it's the first thing I do), but a proper manual can be a lot of help if your reading comprehension skills are in place. I suggest the Bentley E36 3 Series manual.

Have you though of getting a repair manual for the car? Yes I know it's cheaper to use the Search function (it's the first thing I do), but a proper manual can be a lot of help if your reading comprehension skills are in place. I suggest the Bentley E36 3 Series manual.

I had to remove the PS pulley to get mine out. Maybe someone else has another trick.

Break the bolts on the ps pulley loose before you take the belt off

How you break the bolt off the PS pulley? i tried loosening the 3 bolts and the belt is spinning...

I had to leave the belt on, reach up and grab the pulley to keep it from turning.

I took a impact gun to it and took it out... i feel it was more than a 8-10nm torque....