Tensioner Pulley Replacement

1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
68,500 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SNOSAINT
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I would appreciate someones best advice on easiest method to replace the tensioner pulley on a 1997 lincoln continental
Jun 15, 2011 at 4:06 AM
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I'll answer myself in case somwone searches. The tensioner assembly comes out with a torx40. We used a long torx40 bit. First you need to remover the bolt in frame gusset, and remove any bolts that hold the power steer & windshld washer filler neck in place so you have some room for your hands & arms. Best to do while engine is cool/cold unless it is winter out. put the torx bit in a 1/4 socket and insert the business end into the torx bolt and let the socket rest on the vehicle frame. Use a 1/4 wrench to loosen the torx bolt, then work it out by hand. Same method to change belt. Find someone with small hands. Its tight down there.
Jun 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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