Adjust the serpentine belt slack

[1994almeida]

Hi.
2007 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta engine.
How to adjust the serpentine belt slack?
Should the screw on the automatic tensioner be tightened clockwise or counterclockwise?
According Seloc manual, tighten in a clockwise direction relieves the belt tension.
On my engine it seems to be on the contrary. Tightening counterclockwise the automatic tensioner is released.
Thanks for clarifying.

 

[dubs283]

There is no adjustment for belt tension. Slack is taken up by the tensioner assembly

Not uncommon for the tensioner to fail ime

 

[1994almeida]

Ok, in this case the housing is tightened clockwise?

 

[dubs283]

Tensioner assembly is mounted to the engine block. There is no adjustment save for releasing the tension to remove the belt using a 3/8" drive ratchet and appropriate socket, like 15mm?