Ford Escort Serpintine Belt

Questions and Answers

Ford Escort Serpintine Belt Q. Trying to change the alternator on a 1998 Ford Escort SE. How do you get the tension off the belt. We've loosened the bolt.

A. Okay, here's what you need to do:

REMOVAL:

1. Relieve the drive belt tension.
   • Use a (A) ratchet or breaker bar inserted in the square hole in the drive belt tensioner flange.
   • Rotate the (B) drive belt tensioner in a clockwise motion to release belt tension.
2. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive belt routing pulley and then the remaining accessory pulleys.

INSTALLATION:

1. Position the drive belt over the accessory pulleys. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner in a clockwise motion.
3. Slip the drive belt under the belt idler pulley and release the tool. Remove the tool from the drive belt tensioner.

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