How to Replace Serpentine Belt 00-02 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Mercury Grand Marquis
Replace the serpentine belt on a 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with the 4.6L engine.
Tools you will need
- Pipe for leverage
- 3/8 inch drive ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Serpentine belt
Steps
- Remove the old belt
Familiarize yourself with the routing diagram, attach a 3/8-inch drive ratchet to the tensioner, pull it clockwise to loosen the belt, pull the belt off, then release the tensioner.
- Install the new belt
Loop it around the A/C, tensioner, water pump, crank, power steering and idler pulleys, double check the routing, attach the 3/8-inch drive ratchet to the tensioner, turn it clockwise, pull the belt onto the alternator, then release the tensioner.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.