The tensioner has an arrow on it, indicating the direction it needs to be pulled to allow the installation of the belt. The pulling is accomplished by putting a standard 3/8" ratchet driver into the square hole, and putting hand pressure on the handle of the wrench. The square hole is in the middle of the tensioner, and you just pop your wrench into it like its a socket. Use a long driver, so its easier to overcome the tensioner spring.
Loosen the tensioner pulley. Put the fan belt around the pulleys. Pry the tensioner pulley to the right until the belt is tight. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut.
spring loaded tensioner does not get tightened. id belt is loose either the belt is stretched and needs replacing, or the tensioner is worn out and needs replacing
you need a 45 or 50 torqe bit
Find the spring-loaded tensioner pulley on the top of the engine and get a socket to fit it. Use a large breaker bar or socket to ease tension off the belt. Pull the old belt off and route the new one in it's place. Let the tensioner pulley back down and you're back in business.
pulley tensioner replacement%ford ranger xlt 3.2l 2wd instructions. do use an ALLEN wrench to loosen the spring or is it a special tool
where is the tensioner for the serpentine belt on a 2004 ford ranger
check you motor mounts and trans alignment your pulley shouldn't wobble with a new assembly
remove crank pully the gear stays in place its the spring loaded tensioner that will give you some troble with out special tool
Looking under the hood standing over the fan look down and to the right of the fan. The tensioner is between the alternator pulley and the crank shaft pulley. There will be a 3/8 inch square hole in the tensioner. This square hole is for a 3/8 inch drive socket or pull handle to release the tension off the serpentine belt Looking under the hood standing over the fan look down and to the right of the fan. The tensioner is between the alternator pulley and the crank shaft pulley. There will be a 3/8 inch square hole in the tensioner. This square hole is for a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or pull handle to release the tension off the serpentine belt
I just changed mine on a 98 3.0 ranger. Mine was located on the same bracked as the air conditioner and the power steering pump. It is a smooth pully touches the smooth side of the belt and not the lines side of the belt.
the best way is use a breaker bar & cheater pipe & loosen tensioner remove belt be careful spring loaded go the same way to reinstall
Serpentine belt replacement: (1)rotate the tensioner counterclockwise (2.3, 2.5 and 4.0 engines) or clockwise (3.0 engine) to lift it off the belt. Slip the belt off the pulleys. (2)Hold the tensioner in the released position. Install a new belt and make sure it is routed correctly. Be sure the ribs of the new belt engage the pulley ribs correctly. Release the tensioner. Manual adjustment is not required, it is done automatically by the tensioner. - Haynes Repair Manual Ford Ranger 1993 - 2005.