{"id":91634,"date":"2023-09-14T01:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T08:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91634"},"modified":"2025-05-12T18:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T01:01:26","slug":"where-is-the-tensioner-pulley-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-tensioner-pulley-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Tensioner Pulley Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column91634_708804-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column91634_708804-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column91634_708804-1c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-1ab93e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-75efc4\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91634_3674a8-56\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>While the location of the tensioner pulley can vary depending on the vehicle, you can usually find it at the end of the tensioner, which is typically connected to the accessory drive belt.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tensioner pulley is responsible for keeping the belt tense while making sure it stays aligned the entire time you&rsquo;re driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In most cases, accessing the tensioner pulley also means accessing the tensioner. Before you can get to the tensioner, you&rsquo;ll have to loosen and remove the belt from the alternator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the Tensioner Pulley Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>While the location of the tensioner pulley can vary depending on the vehicle, you can usually find it at the end of the tensioner. Typically, the pulley is considered part of the tensioner, although the pulley can be replaced by itself on some platforms. If you&rsquo;re looking for the tensioner pulley, then locating the tensioner, which is typically connected to the accessory drive belt, is a good place to start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On most 2007-2011 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/camry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota Camry\">Toyota Camry<\/a> models, you can find the tensioner and pulley right next to the alternator under the hood. The same goes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2005\/Honda\/Odyssey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2005 Honda Odyssey\">2005 Honda Odyssey<\/a> models, except the drive belt system isn&rsquo;t located under the hood. Instead, it&rsquo;s only accessible through an opening behind the front wheel on the passenger&rsquo;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tensioner pulley is responsible for maintaining belt tension all while making sure it stays aligned as it travels around the pulleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of tensioner manipulated with a wrench using the bolt\" class=\"wp-image-98345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-manipulated-with-a-wrench-using-the-bolt.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tensioner in this illustration is manipulated with a wrench using the bolt that secures the pulley, but you have to know which way the tensioner is spring-loaded in order to release the belt tension. You also need to hold it while you remove or install the belt. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-loosened-using-the-square-drive-on-a-ratchet.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of tensioner loosened using the square drive on a ratchet\" class=\"wp-image-98346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-loosened-using-the-square-drive-on-a-ratchet.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-loosened-using-the-square-drive-on-a-ratchet-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-loosened-using-the-square-drive-on-a-ratchet-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-of-tensioner-loosened-using-the-square-drive-on-a-ratchet-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tensioner in this illustration is loosened using the square drive on a ratchet without using a socket. The arrow indicates the direction you have to move the tensioner to loosen the belt. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Tensioner Pulley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, accessing the tensioner pulley also means accessing the tensioner. Before you can get to the tensioner, you&rsquo;ll have to loosen and remove the belt from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator\">alternator<\/a> first. Once the belt is out of the way, you can now unscrew the tensioner and remove the pulley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, accessing the tensioner pulley can be a little more complicated than that. On cars like the 2005 Honda Odyssey, you&rsquo;ll have to jack up the front passenger&rsquo;s side of the vehicle and remove the tire to gain access to the drive belt system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a High-Quality Tensioner Pulley for Your Ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accessory-belt-tension-pulley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tensioner pulley\">tensioner pulley<\/a> can make all the difference for your vehicle. Here at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, we carry a wide selection of tensioner pulleys sourced from only the most trusted manufacturers in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the right one for your ride by entering its details into our vehicle selector. 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