What is the importance of the drive belt and how should it be maintained on the Ford Ranger?

The front accessory drive belt is one multi-ribbed belt which drives the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and the air conditioning compressor. For the engine and accessory operation, its condition and tension are important because tension that is too high brings bearing wear and tension that is low brings slippage, noise, component vibration, and failure of the belt. Since drivebelts are made from materials and bear high stress, they stretch and wear out and have to be checked on a regular basis. The serpentine belt also incorporates a tensioner that does not need adjustment at any time during its use or service. Each vehicle employs one or sometimes two belt, called V-ribbed belt or 'serpentine', which winds itself around a series of pulleys. The following are signs that show that the belt should be changed; To inspect the belt, turn off the engine and open the hood, by using a flashlight to check the following; Cheers. Closely acceptable conditions are crack on the rib side or small chunks missing from the ribs minute if large chunks are missing more than 1/2 inch from two adjacent ribs if noise is present the belt has to be replaced. The belts' interior has to be checked by twisting the belt to view the underside and the rest of its surface by touch for signs of wear. Tension is preset to avoid the need of readjusting it. To replace the belt, turn the tensioner anti-clockwise for 2.3L, 2.5L and 4.0L engines, or clockwise for the 3.0L engine to loosen the tension and remove the belt from the pulleys. When the tensioner is in the released mode replace a worn belt with a new one with proper fit and alignment with the pulleys, release the tensioner. If tensioner cannot tension the belt or bind or show some wear then remove the drive belt,Loosen the tension using the mounting bolt and for the 2011 4.0L V6 models, the air filter intake duct must be removed first. Here, it's just a reversal of steps that were followed when removing the tensioner; the bolt is tightened with the prescribed torque, then what follows is the reinstallation of the drivebelt in addition to air filter housing duct on the 2011 models.

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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt, Water Pump Belt
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- F-150 | 2015-2025 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.0L Coyote, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2011-2019 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011-2019 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-450 Super Duty | 2011-2019 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-550 Super Duty | 2011-2019 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Replaces: CV6Z-8620-C, CV6Z-8620-A, CV6Z-8620-D, JK4-542, JK4-542-A
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- Escape | 2013-2019 | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- Focus | 2013-2018 | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L Ecoboost | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6DCT450 - MPS6, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, RHD 4WD (FTD)
- Fusion | 2013-2020 | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, ECVT Auto Trans Power Split, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
- Transit Connect | 2014-2022 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L CNG, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L LPG, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 8F35, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- Focus | 2000 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 4AT 4F27E, 5MT
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- Manufacturer Note: Belt Kit; Contains Instruction Sheet For Outside Customer Sales.
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- F-150 | 2011-2014 | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- Mustang | 2015-2019 | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Water Pump Belt
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- Escape | 2006-2008 | 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
- Fusion | 2006-2009 | 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Mazda FNR5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (G5M), 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Mazda G6M, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Explorer | 2012-2013 | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2011 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-450 Super Duty | 2011 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-550 Super Duty | 2011 | 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T/C | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 9R3Z-8620-A
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- Mustang | 2009-2010 | 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- E-150 | 2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L SOHC EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L Modular SOHC | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-250 | 2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L SOHC EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L Modular SOHC | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L SOHC EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L Modular SOHC | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-450 Super Duty | 2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L SOHC EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L Modular SOHC | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- F-150 | 1997-2001 | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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- Other Name: AC Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: CP9Z-8620-A, CK6-520
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- Focus | 2012 | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- E-150 | 2008-2010 | 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV DI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-250 | 2008-2010 | 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV DI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV DI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
- E-450 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV DI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W - HI/Torque, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO
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- Other Name: AC Belt
- Manufacturer Note: For Super Charger And Air Conditioning Belt
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- Mustang | 2013-2014 | 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- Expedition | 2005-2006 | 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R75W, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R75), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 2021-2023 | 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Manufacturer Note: Kit Includes Stretchy Belt, Service Tool And Instruction Sheet
- Replaces: JK6-626, DS7Z-8620-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2017-2020 | 4 Cyl 1.5L GTDI, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, ECVT Auto Trans Power Split, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: F4TZ-8620-N
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- Other Name: Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD
- F Super Duty | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 4AT 4R100, 5AT, 5MT, 6MT
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Part Number: FR3Z-8620-C
$36.19 MSRP: $56.73
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- Mustang | 2015-2023 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Manufacturer Note: #3W7E 8620-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 2003-2005 | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W

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Q: What is the importance of the drive belt and how should it be maintained on the Ford Ranger?
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The front accessory drive belt is one multi-ribbed belt which drives the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and the air conditioning compressor. For the engine and accessory operation, its condition and tension are important because tension that is too high brings bearing wear and tension that is low brings slippage, noise, component vibration, and failure of the belt. Since drivebelts are made from materials and bear high stress, they stretch and wear out and have to be checked on a regular basis. The serpentine belt also incorporates a tensioner that does not need adjustment at any time during its use or service. Each vehicle employs one or sometimes two belt, called V-ribbed belt or 'serpentine', which winds itself around a series of pulleys. The following are signs that show that the belt should be changed; To inspect the belt, turn off the engine and open the hood, by using a flashlight to check the following; Cheers. Closely acceptable conditions are crack on the rib side or small chunks missing from the ribs minute if large chunks are missing more than 1/2 inch from two adjacent ribs if noise is present the belt has to be replaced. The belts' interior has to be checked by twisting the belt to view the underside and the rest of its surface by touch for signs of wear. Tension is preset to avoid the need of readjusting it. To replace the belt, turn the tensioner anti-clockwise for 2.3L, 2.5L and 4.0L engines, or clockwise for the 3.0L engine to loosen the tension and remove the belt from the pulleys. When the tensioner is in the released mode replace a worn belt with a new one with proper fit and alignment with the pulleys, release the tensioner. If tensioner cannot tension the belt or bind or show some wear then remove the drive belt,Loosen the tension using the mounting bolt and for the 2011 4.0L V6 models, the air filter intake duct must be removed first. Here, it's just a reversal of steps that were followed when removing the tensioner; the bolt is tightened with the prescribed torque, then what follows is the reinstallation of the drivebelt in addition to air filter housing duct on the 2011 models.

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