near the belt
There should be an engine belt diagram near the latch that keeps your hood closed.
Where is the tensioner located on a 1996 Ford Explorer V6 XLT?
The only spring loaded pulley that does not operate a belt driven accessory
Install a new tensioner pulley. If a serpentine belt is loose then the spring in the tensioner pulley is probably weak or the tensioner pulley is hanging up on something. Have fun! Chris
what engine??
just above the ac clutch
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.
Hard to tell if this question is to:Release the tension on the belt for replacement, orRemove the pulley/tensioner for replacementSee "Related Questions" below for more about doing both
The idler tensioner pulley on your 1999 Ford F3 50 pickup truck is held in place with a single retaining bolt. The retaining bolt will go through the middle of the pulley. Tighten the retaining bolt to install the tensioner pulley.
Pry up on the tensioner pulley.
The 2003 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2003 Ford Explorer has 12 valves.