1991 Nissan Maxima how do you release tension

1991 NISSAN MAXIMA
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ROMANN72793
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Steering problem
1991 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl

my daughter got into a car crash with her 1991 nissan maxima, it has a 3000 v6 3 belt engine, The power steering belt broke, and i can not figure out how to release the tension to get the new belt on, can you tell me how to release the tension so i can get the new belt on?
Dec 20, 2009 at 5:11 PM
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Loosen idler pulley locknut, turn adjusting nut counterclockwise
Dec 20, 2009 at 5:35 PM