Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All idler pulleys

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the pin-type retainer, 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Using the hex feature, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the coolant pump pulley.

Fig 1: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Smooth idler pulley
Loosen the bolt and remove the smooth accessory drive belt idler pulley.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Grooved idler pulley
Remove the 2 bolts and the grooved accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.