LOL - Ya know, about 15 to 20 years ago, I purchased a Craftsman Tool "Kit" as it was pre-packaged. A set of these "crowsfeet" wrench ends came with it, and I never really quite figured out what their intended purpose was, or how to use them, so they have been sitting in a tray for years.

The other day I was in Autozone picking up something when I saw a set there and I think they were labeled as "crowsfeet" - which is what caught my attention as I did not know what their name was previously.

So, getting into this job, with that fresh in mind, it all just clicked.

You can pick a set of these up really cheap - and again, you don't need some lifetime strength forged tool, because the pressure will be very slight.
As another poster noted, once you have the tensioner pulled back, there is a small hole that a tiny philips head screwdriver will go into and act as a pin to keep the tensioner open while you route the belt.

Cheers
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1995 850T Wagon 120k

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!

Thanks!!

Henry

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