How to Replace Accessory Drive Belts On Ford Taurus?

The procedure is Same for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable car models.


Accessory Drive Belts
ADJUSTMENT
BELT ROUTINGS
INSPECTION
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

The details are as follows :----

Adjustment

Specific to:

Ford Taurus 2008-2009

Mercury Sable 2008-2009

Automatic tensioners are calibrated to provide the correct amount of tension to the belt for a given accessory drive system. Unless a spring or damping band within the tensioner assembly breaks or some other mechanical part of the tensioner fails, there is no need to check the tensioner for correct tension.

Belt Routings

Specific to:

Ford Taurus 2008-2009

Mercury Sable 2008-2009

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing

Inspection

Specific to:

Ford Taurus 2008-2009

Mercury Sable 2008-2009

Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. 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.

Removal & Installation

Specific to:

Ford Taurus 2008-2009

Mercury Sable 2008-2009

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Working from the top of the vehicle, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
4. Working from under the vehicle, remove the accessory drive belt.

To install:

1. Working from under the vehicle position, the accessory drive belt on all pulleys, with the exception of the generator pulley.
   
   NOTE

   After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.
2. Working from the top of the vehicle, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt on the generator pulley.
3. Install the RH splash shield and the 7 pin-type retainers.

This details will help.

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Car repair guide?

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Below is the master help link provided to go through belt routing diagram:---

Timing belt, drive belt, serpentine belt, accessory belt, fan belt, engine belt routing diagrams for all types of car models

http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.in/2012/02/timing-beltdrive-beltserpentine.html