1998 Ford Contour alternator

J-FREDDY

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1998 FORD CONTOUR
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

To replace an alternator, how do I get the original out and where is the tentioner located?

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 AT 12:14 PM

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JDL

MECHANIC
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I'm not sure you can read that, the part with the wrench on it, is the tensioner, takes a 13 mm socket, I believe. The picture is the courtesy of AZ.

I just wanted to add, if you can remove the alternator without going through the database procedures, that is fine. Sometimes I don't use those procedures, if I see a better way, better for me anyway.

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