How to replace Accessory Drive Belts on Ford Windstar?

The details to replace drive belts are as follows: ---


Accessory Drive Belts
ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE BELT ROUTINGS
INSPECTION
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Instructions are mentioned below:---

Adjustment

All engines use an automatic drive belt tensioner. No adjustment is necessary. It is recommended that the belt tension indicator mark be inspected with the engineOFF at 60,000 mile (96,000 km) intervals. If the indicator mark is not between the MIN and MAX marks, the drive belt is worn or an incorrect drive belt has been installed.

Drive Belt Routings

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.0L engine

Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-3.0L engine

Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-3.8L engine

Inspection

Inspect the belts for signs of glazing or cracking at least once a year. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately. It is best to replace all drive belts at one time, as a preventive maintenance measure, during this service operation.

Fig. There are typically 3 types of accessory drive belts found on vehicles today

Fig. An example of a healthy drive belt

Fig. Deep cracks in this belt will cause flex, building up heat that will eventually lead to belt failure

Fig. The cover of this belt is worn, exposing the critical reinforcing cords to excessive wear

Fig. Installing too wide a belt can result in serious belt wear and/or breakage

Removal & Installation

Fig. Drive belt tensioner wear indicator marks

Fig. Place a wrench on the drive belt tensioner bolt and rotate the assembly clockwise to relieve belt tension

Using a 15mm wrench attached to the drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate the tensioner clockwise to release the tension. Remove the drive belt from the pulley. When installing the new drive belt, ensure that the drive belt is routed correctly and note the position of the indicator mark on the tensioner.

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.0L engine

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.8L engine

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