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Originally Posted by 1981_300sd
Just did this last week.
Are your other bolts loosened up at all? This needs to happen first, so the whole alternator can "flop around" lol. Then, tighten the bolt and it will in turn tighten the belt.
Once the belt is tight enough, you can tighten the other bolts.
If the other alternator bolts are not loose, you wont be able to do much when adjusting the the adjustment bolt.
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That makes sense lol my bolt on the bottom is tight.. I'll give it a whirl thanks!!! Damn this is a PITA lol but I love how it's not at a mechanics 
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