serpentine belt installation

Asked by rep521 Oct 04, 2007 at 05:20 PM about the 2002 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i can't find where the belt tensioner is on my car to put the new serpentine belt back on

7 Answers

84,355

There should be a sticker showing the belt routing diagram and location of the tensioner on either the fan shroud, radiator core support, or fender well area of the engine compartment. If there is not, you will need to contact a mechanic or check out a Haynes manual for the type and location of tensioner used on this particular engine.

4 people found this helpful.
425

You must jack up the front passenger side of the car, remove the wheel, and the plastic shroud from inside the wheel well. Then using a prybar and socket you can get to the tensioner from underneith. It's a huge Pain in the a$$. It's best if you have someone to help you to pull the belt off as the other one releases the tensioner, and same for putting it back on. It's a very tight fit between the pullies and the frame/fender

4 people found this helpful.
16,835

Agreed, it is a huge pain... It's possible to roll is up on ramps and get it from below but it is easier to do on stands with the wheel off. I'd recommend taking it to a JiffyLube if you can afford it. Heartland automotive own most the franchise now and they have a flat fee for belts. Not worth it if your belt is easy to get to, but you screw them on labor on cars like this.

2 people found this helpful.
365

get a spanner or small socket (13mm i think) on the nut of the tentioner and turn towards the back of the car

30 people found this helpful.
10

I cut the old one off along with the water pump belt. Replaced water pump. Pain in the ass. Now just trying to put it all back together

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Escort

Looking for a Used Escort in your area?

CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,110
  • #2
    diyfixer
    Reputation
    730
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Escape
155 Great Deals out of 4,531 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Focus
20 Great Deals out of 490 listings starting at $995
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,253 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Element
3 Great Deals out of 13 listings starting at $3,860
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $2,212

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.