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Is it difficult to change the serpentine belt tensioner on a 1996 Ford Contour 2.0 liter engine I have changed the belt before with little trouble.?
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The procedure is no different than common ones. It can be very difficult because you have to access the part from underneath after RH wheel and splash guard removed. The worse part is the room so tight (about half inch room). Make sure you have low profile socket tools.
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