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#Changing a serpentine belt on a ford ranger how to#

Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or information contained throughout this website or in these videos is the sole responsibility of the user and not How to Automotive/Brian Eslick. Serpentine belts are driven by the crankshaft to turn the water pump, A/C compressor, power steering pump, alternator, and other parts on your Ranger. I always do that when changing serpentine belts because those are cheap parts compared to the radiator or CAC if the tensioner comes apart (which has and does happen). The serpentine belt on your Ford Ranger connects all the pulleys of your Ford's accessory drive. With that many miles, Id suggest replacing the tensioner and two idler pulleys at the same time. The belt itself will cost between 25 and 80 while the labor costs will probably be between 75 and 120. The replacement cost is only going to be between 100 and 200 in most cases. Be careful spraying lubes around the belt or pulleys, as you can cause other problems. It is very inexpensive to replace a serpentine belt, fan belt, AC belt, or power steering belt whether it’s broken or loose. This way you don't have to muscle the tensioner spring very much to slip the belt on or off. Owing to factors beyond the control of How to Automotive/Brian Eslick, no information contained in this website or videos shall express or imply any warranty or guarantee of any particular result. To change the belt, it takes a 1/2' breaker bar for the tensioner, thats it. So on replacement, route the belt over all the walled pulleys first, saving the walless, smooth surface, idler pulley for last, to slide the back side of the belt onto.

#Changing a serpentine belt on a ford ranger driver#

Rotate it clockwise towards the driver side to release tension. Insert your 1/2' drive ratchet or belt removal tool into the hole on the tensioner. How to Automotive/Brian Eslick recommends safe practice when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jacks and jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt Instruments, chemical, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in these videos. To remove the belt, you will need a stretchy belt installer/remover. How to Automotive/Brian Eslick assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any information contained on this website or in these videos.

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