Serpentine belt replacement I bought a tool to help in moving the tension pulley?

PLYMOUTHIAN12

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2001 FORD TAURUS

I bought a tool to help in moving the tension pulley but dont know how to use it it doesnt seem to move the pully at all no matter how much force I put on it due to other components seem to be in the way. Can you send a diagram on the propper way to do this? Thank you kent

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SATURNTECH9

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Look's like you need a 1-1/4" open end wrench that belt bar won't work.Follow the instruction's i posted.

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Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 AT 10:24 AM

SQM

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Hello,

Take a look at this guide, it covers the belt replacement procedure including how to use the tensioner tool.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-tensioner-works

I have attached the belt routing diagram and the replacement procedure below for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Note: Since the engine size/type was not selected I have provided instructions for the most common engine type 3.0L OHV. If it is a different engine, please let me know.

Thank you.

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