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1997 Ford Thunderbird Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Torque, Serpentine belt.
Mileage: 50,000 miles.

Asked on January 9, 2013

Ford Thunderbird Engine Problem

How to replace the serpentine belt (1997 Ford TB)
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Replied on January 9, 2013

It depends on litre size of engine. The 3.8L engine has a bolt-head in center of tension pulley, use a wrench or socket to apply torque ccw.
with a 4.6L engine, there is a cutout in the tensioner arm, use 1/2 inch drive, apply torque cw to take tension off the belt.

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