Section 03-05: Drive Belts, Accessory
1996 F-Series, Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Drive Belt Tensioner, Automatic

 
 

Removal and Installation

  1. Install a closed-end wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt and lift the tensioner arm away from the drive belt (8620).

  1. Remove old drive belt. Release drive belt tensioner (6B209) slowly. Do not allow drive belt tensioner to snap back after the drive belt is removed because this may damage the drive belt tensioner.

  1. Remove drive belt tensioner by loosening the tensioner pivot bolt.

  1. Install drive belt tensioner. Tighten pivot bolt to specifications.

  1.  CAUTION: Make sure the drive belt is properly seated on all pulleys. One revolution of the engine (6007) with an incorrectly seated drive belt may snap tensile members in the drive belt.

    Install new drive belt over pulleys making sure that all belt ribs are correctly seated in the pulley grooves.

    Poly-V Belt Alignment

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1—Low Contact, No Wear/Shine (Part of 8620)
    2—High Pressure, High Wear/Shine (Part of 8620)