I have a '99 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with 150,000 miles. It has the V-8 5.0L engine.
My question is this - I needed to take the alternator out to have it tested and now I am attempting to put it back in. My problem now is I cannot get the serpintine belt back on the alternator. My thought is to decrease the tension on the belt however I am not sure I am doing it right.
Two part question: is this the right idea (or is there an easier way to do it)? and/or is the way to release the tension on the belt by loosening the bolt on the front of the tension wheel?
My question is this - I needed to take the alternator out to have it tested and now I am attempting to put it back in. My problem now is I cannot get the serpintine belt back on the alternator. My thought is to decrease the tension on the belt however I am not sure I am doing it right.
Two part question: is this the right idea (or is there an easier way to do it)? and/or is the way to release the tension on the belt by loosening the bolt on the front of the tension wheel?
Mar 21, 2007 at 2:00 PM
