2001 Ford Mondeo

2001 FORD MONDEO
94,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LILJIMMY
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I'm trying to change the alternator on my Mondeo, but cannot seem to get a ratchet on to the tensioner pulley to slacken the belt. There just isn't enough room between the inner wing and the pulley itself! Do I need a specific tool? The Haynes manual seems to think a ratchet would do it!!
Jan 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM
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DAVE H
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you can purchase a tensioner pulley tool !
Feb 22, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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