Mercury GB5Z-8620-A V-Belt

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Tensioner replacement involves removing bolts and reinstalling them to specified torque values.

To inspect the accessory drivebelt, follow these steps: Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on jackstands. Remove the right-hand wheel and splash shield in the right fender well. Inspect the entire belt length for cracks, separation, fraying, or glazing. Assess the pulleys for damage. Replacement may not be necessary until the belt has traveled over 100,000 miles. Small cracks in ribbed belts may be acceptable unless they are extensive or deep.

The serpentine drivebelt drives essential components such as the alternator, power steering pump, water pump (in four-cylinder models), and air conditioning compressor.

To replace the accessory drivebelt on four-cylinder models from 2015 and later, follow these steps: Remove the engine cover. Release and replace the belt while following the correct routing.

To replace this belt, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, loosen the right front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and remove the wheel and splash shield. Insert a flexible material under the belt at the pulley, rotate the engine, and pull the strap to force the belt from the pulley. Install the new belt, making sure it is properly positioned.

The accessory drive belt, a single serpentine belt situated at the engine's front, is crucial for various engine components' operation. Periodic inspection is essential due to its propensity for wear, although replacement might not be required for over 100,000 miles. To check the belt, gain better access by raising the front of the vehicle, removing the right-hand wheel, and unbolting the lower splash shield. Inspect the entire belt length for cracks, separation, fraying, and glazing, while also checking the pulleys for nicks, cracks, and corrosion. Replacement involves loosening the right front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel and lower splash shield. Observe the belt routing and use appropriate tools to release tension. Install the new belt correctly and reassemble the components. For V6 engine water pump drive belts, removal and replacement steps differ based on the model year, with attention to belt design. Tensioner replacement entails removing bolts and reinstalling them to specified torque values.