97 taurus belt tensioner

1997 FORD TAURUS
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JOHNAYL
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taurus,1997,82k,3.0 not durec,.How do i remove the serpentine belt tensioner. I can't seem to get to lower mounting bolt.,i need to replace the head gasket because of water leak.
Nov 5, 2007 at 5:19 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Far as I can recall it's just the one bolt in the middle of the arm, were the spring is loaded that needs to be removed...take the belt off first...
Nov 5, 2007 at 8:33 AM
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