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That's interesting as I was under the impression that the issue was due to exterior clearance dimensions, not inside the socket itself.
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Otherwise you run the risk of crossthreading.
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spring in the tensioner pushing the tensioner out enough

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This is due to the spring in the tensioner pushing the tensioner out enough that it's threads can't connect with the threads in the block.
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Otherwise you run the risk of crossthreading.
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Otherwise you run the risk of crossthreading.
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That's interesting as I was under the impression that the issue was due to exterior clearance dimensions, not inside the socket itself.
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This is due to the spring in the tensioner pushing the tensioner out enough that it's threads can't connect with the threads in the block.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Can anyone confirm that a short 32mm socket is what is needed to remove the upper tensioner that sits below the A/C compressor? Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079P7P79Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A1UMBRA5ZTBCX8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079P7P79Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A1UMBRA5ZTBCX8&psc=1

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Bump! Anyone?

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That socket should work. When re-installing a tensioner, a socket with too much interior height (too deep) won't give enough pressure on the top of the tensioner to start it threading. This is due to the spring in the tensioner pushing the tensioner out enough that it's threads can't connect with the threads in the block. But the socket you linked should be shallow enough that it pushes the tensioner down. If it isn't you can do what I did with a standard (not deep) socket, which was to wedge in a plastic tube end cap into the socket. This made it shallow enough to work. If doing this make sure the cap sits evenly in the socket. Otherwise you run the risk of crossthreading.

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That's interesting as I was under the impression that the issue was due to exterior clearance dimensions, not inside the socket itself. So if I'm understanding you correctly, a tall 32mm that I already own will suffice so long as I insert some sort of spacer inside the socket to take up the extra room? A tall socket won't otherwise conflict with the install behind the A/C compressor?

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Ah, got you. Yes, socket sidewall thickness could possibly be a clearance issue. It's a pretty tight area where the tensioner sits. And you are understanding correctly, a normal non-impact socket (standard wall thickness) will work so long as you put some form of spacer inside it. Plastic worked well since it wedged in and didn't just fall out. I considered getting one of the oil wrench socks but the regular socket plus spacer worked well enough.

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