yes, you actually dont even have to losen that bolt
loosen cable(bolt on either side of the support) adjust the cable using the bolts, then re-tighten
Weak tensioner?
Under the dash in the center.
The 97 Escort should have 5-30 oil.
Yes, it should.
Tighten the nut on it below the rubber cup.
Below center of dash.
It should be comparable of the 91 is a 2nd generation Escort.
It is directly below the center console (stereo)
my 99 2.0 was under the radio in the center console
Just to the left center of the hood.
almost center of the firewall right behind the engine