Ford Contour Repair Question
Topics covered: Idler pulley, Serpentine belt, Alternator.
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Asked on December 20, 2006
Belt installation
I changed the alternator on a 1999 Ford Contour (88,989) (4cyl), and now I can’t get the belt back on the car. What’s the secret to reinstalling the belt? Please help…
Asked by 904villeAnswer
Replied on December 20, 2006
That should be a serpentine belt. That belt covers all pulleys in the car, right? If so, there is an idler pulley and tensioner somewhere midway on the belt pattern. The tensioner is spring loaded and you can open it with a wrench or socket. Rotate the tensioner, slip the belt on and relax the tensioner on to the belt.
Replied on December 20, 2006