1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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How to replace the serpentine belt (1997 Ford TB)
Jan 9, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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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.
Jan 9, 2013 at 4:55 PM