2003 2.4 PS AC Belt help

[jondoefb]

Hey All,

03 Galant 2.4L
Belt disintegrated this AM, picked a new one up at NAPA. Put belt on, looks like it will only fit one way around the idler. (no diagram in engine bay showing routing)
Here's my question:
If I tighten everything down and belt has barely any play, engine won't even turn over.
Tried loosening it a bit, engine starts ok but belt slips, squeals and PS and AC pulleys don't turn.
Loosen it all the way, no squealing, no turning of pulleys. What am I missing here?!?!?!
Thanks in advance!

[jondoefb]

it was all about the adjuster, backed it all the way off and worked it back to tight a few turns at a time. Went from squealing to having the belt rattle, kept working it till it smoothed out.

[djhah]

Maybe that's what my problem is mine sqeals sometimes. Even after replacing them more so when it rains than when not raining.