How to change the serpentine belt in a 2001 Ford Ranger?
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise and slide the belt off of the tensioner pulley. Remove the belt from the remaining pulleys. Pull the belt out of the engine compartment. Slide the new serpentine belt around the water-pump pulley first. The water-pump pulley is the big pulley directly in the center of the engine.
What does the serpentine belt do on a Mustang?
Your belt helps to power vital components in your Mustang. The serpentine belt is a long winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioner and your water pump running.
How do you tighten a serpentine belt on a pulley?
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise again and slide the new serpentine belt onto the tensioner pulley. Release the tensioner and it will tighten the belt around the pulleys to the proper tension. Inspect the new serpentine belt to make sure that the belt is seated inside all of the pulleys.
How do you remove a serpentine belt from a battery?
Use the appropriate sized wrench or socket to loosen the nut holding the black ground cable on the negative terminal of the battery. Slide the cable off of the terminal and tuck it to the side of the battery. You will not need to disconnect the positive terminal. Locate the serpentine belt.
When to replace the serpentine belt on a Mustang?
When your Mustang’s serpentine belt starts to squeak and squeal, it may be time to swap out your serpentine belt. Late Model Restoration makes this installation quick and easy with this Mustang drive belt installation article. Pop the hood and locate the belt tensioner.
How do you release tension from a serpentine belt?
Pop the hood and locate the belt tensioner. Determine what size socket or drive you will need to release pressure from the tensioner. Place the socket/drive onto the tensioner and turn counter clockwise. While keeping tension off the belt, remove the serpentine belt from the engine bay and allow the tensioner to go back to its original position.
What’s the best way to change a belt?
Once the belt is orientated in the right direction, rotate the tensioner counter-clockwise and slide it onto the tensioner pulley. Double check and make sure all of the ribs on the belt are properly seated on the pulleys. That completes a successful serpentine belt change.