How to Replace Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley 00-04 Ford Focus
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 40 min · Ford Focus
Replace the serpentine belt tensioner pulley on a 2000-2004 Ford Focus.
Tools you will need
- 14mm wrench
- Socket extensions
- 14mm socket
- 10mm socket
Parts and supplies
- Serpentine belt tensioner pulley
Steps
- Remove the old tensioner pulley
Remove the coolant reservoir's 10mm bolt and move it aside, lift the power steering reservoir aside too, turn the tensioner clockwise with a 14mm wrench to slide the belt off the alternator and tensioner pulleys, remove the tensioner's two 10mm bolts, then remove the 14mm pulley bolt and washer to free the pulley.
- Install the new tensioner pulley
Seat the new pulley on the tensioner and install its 14mm bolt and washer, position the tensioner and install its two 10mm bolts, position the belt and turn the tensioner clockwise to seat it on the remaining pulleys, double-check the routing, then push the power steering and coolant reservoirs back into place (securing the coolant reservoir with its 10mm bolt) and briefly run the engine to confirm the belt is seated.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.