2005 Ford Explorer serpintine belt

2005 FORD EXPLORER
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACKSON3467
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I'm having trouble getting the tension pulley to release so I can change the belt. I have loosened the center bolt but unable to get the tension released so I can get the old belt off.
Feb 3, 2008 at 6:28 AM
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BLACKOP555
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the center bolt on the belt tensioner pulley? you should not be able to loosen that, it is made for the wrench to sit on and be turned and it lifts up the pulley and assembly. are you turning the bolt the direction the picture tells you too?
Feb 3, 2008 at 8:08 AM
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