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? asked in Cars & TransportationCar MakesFord · 1 decade ago

Changing a serpentine belt on a 97 escort?

I do not have the car in front of me and I was wondering if this can be done without moving stuff or if any number of things have to be removed to get it on. I do have a tool for the idler or tension pulley. Hopefully that works-I bought this only to find on my taurus it wouldnt work because the socket was too deep.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Here's general instruction how to. To give you an idea

    Parts

    * Accessory Belt Idler Pulley

    * Accessory Belt Tensioner

    * Serpentine Belt

    * 1 more part.

    Tools

    * Screwdriver

    * Socket and Ratchet Set

    * Pry Bar

    * Standard Wrench Set

    * 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet

    Open your hood and locate your vehicle's serpentine belt.

    Locate the serpentine belt routing diagram in the engine compartment or under the hood.

    Locate the serpentine belt tensioner.

    Move tensioner to loosen the belt.

    Remove the serpentine belt.

    Install the new serpentine belt making sure the belt is routed the same way as before.

    see further steps and pictures on the link below

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    6 years ago

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  • 4 years ago

    97 Ford Escort Belt Diagram

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