Replacing the belt tensioner?

1998 FORD F-150
168,308 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKD1977
How do I remove the belt tensioner on this 4.2l?
Aug 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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STEVE W.
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Remove the belt, then you use a torx bit to remove the central bolt in the tensioner. The tensioner comes off. The new one goes on and keys into place. You install the bolt to 40 lb.ft. Then the belt goes back on following the routing shown.
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Aug 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Thank you very much. this site is awesome, you all have helped me more then I could say.
Aug 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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