Serpentine belt installation

Tiny
SHICKS73
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  • 1999 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • 199,000 MILES
How do you put the serpentine belt back on?
Monday, July 20th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

Here is a link that explains in general how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

The pic below shows the belt routing for your vehicle. I highlighted the belt tensioner and circled where you will place a wrench to move the tensioner. To loosen tension, apply pressure in a clockwise direction.

Simply route the belt as needed all but the alternator. Next, release tension from the tensioner and pull the belt onto the last accessory, the alternator. Release the tensioner.

Make sure the belt is properly aligned and routed.

Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

I hope this helps.

Joe
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Monday, July 20th, 2020 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Here is a link that explains in general how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

The pic below shows the belt routing for your vehicle. I highlighted the belt tensioner and circled where you will place a wrench to move the tensioner. To loosen tension, apply pressure in a clockwise direction.

Simply route the belt as needed all but the alternator. Next, release tension from the tensioner and pull the belt onto the last accessory, the alternator. Release the tensioner.

Make sure the belt is properly aligned and routed.

Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

I hope this helps.

Joe
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Monday, July 20th, 2020 AT 6:19 PM

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