Replacing the belt tensioner?

Tiny
MARKD1977
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  • 1998 FORD F-150
  • 4.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,308 MILES
How do I remove the belt tensioner on this 4.2l?
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
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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Thursday, August 21st, 2025 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much. This site is awesome, you all have helped me more then I could say.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2025 AT 10:36 PM
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STEVE W. Is one of our best! Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2025 AT 9:52 AM

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