1997 lasabera 3.8 belt tensioner removal procedure

Ok you do not remove it ! You simple remove the tension from it. There is usually a nut or bolt on the front of it. Put a ratchet or breaker bar on that and go to the opposite direction from the belt. sometimes you will need three hands to remove the belt. Good luck! hope this helps.

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I strongly recommend you consult a repair manual for the timing belt install procedure. Depending if you have a hydraulic or mechanical tensioner for the belt, the procedure is different. If you register for free at www.autozone.com, listing make, model and year, you could find the procedure under "repair guides".
Here is a shortened guide: Align notch of crank sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing, then back off 3 notches or teeth, (counterclockwise to back off).
Align notch of cam sprocket with mark on the inner belt cover-it is at top of engine-notch on cam will be almost straight up.
Move crankshaft to 1/2 notch before arrow on oil pump housing. Install belt starting at crankshaft, then around water pump, then around camshaft sprocket last.
Move crank to TDC (notch right with arrow) to take up belt slack.
Reinstall tensioner, and tighten fasteners as follows: Mechanical tensioner-250 inch pounds.
Hydraulic tensioner assembly pulley bolt-50 foot pounds. Hydraulic tensioner assembly and pivot bracket bolt-23 foot pounds.
Remove tensioner plunger pins-for either mechanical or hydraulic tensioners. Tension is correct when plunger pin can be removed and replaced easily.
Rotate crankshaft at least two revolutions, and recheck timing marks.
Reinstall timing belt cover, engine mount bracket, engine mount, and crankshaft damper. Tighten crank damper pulley bolt to 105 foot pounds.
Reinstall drive belts and accessories.

I know the info on the tensioner is confusing: why you need to consult a repair manual or register at autozone. You have to compress the plunger on the hydraulic tensioner after removing it and insert a pin (a very small Allen wrench works-5/64 inch Allen wrench). If a mechanical tensioner, you will need an 8 mm Allen wrench to rotate the tensioner counter clockwise (this is before or after removed from engine), the use a 1/8 inch or 3 mm Allen wrench to insert into plunger hole, to hold the tensioner retracted until installed. See what I mean? Post back if unclear...or just find the repair procedure. Sorry, no diagrams available for me. I'm too old and crochety-lol.

BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM 1997 Mercury Sable 3.0L SFI 6cyl The Belt Routing Diagram

Fig. Fig. 16: Rotate the belt tensioner and...

Fig. Fig. 17: ... remove the belt from around one of the pulleys to remove the belt

WARNING Use caution when removing or installing the belt and make sure the tool does not slip from the drive belt tensioner or personal injury or damage to the belt tensioner and the belt may occur.

1. Attach a 15mm socket or wrench to the bolt attaching the tensioner pulley.
2. On all 3.0L (OHV) engines, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve belt tension and slide the belt off the pulleys.
3. On 3.0L (DOHC) engines, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to relieve belt tension and slide the belt off the pulleys.

To install:

1. Install the drive belt on all the pulleys except the tensioner pulley.
2. Rotate the belt tensioner as outlined in the removal procedure to relieve belt tension and install the belt onto the tensioner pulley. Make sure the V-grooves make proper contact with the pulleys. Make sure the spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.

You have to find the belt tensioner. Then place a 3/8 th inch pull handle in the square hole on the tensioner body and push it away from the belt. Then slip the belt off of the tensioner pulley. It has a strong spring so make sure your hand is not pinched in something when you release the tensioner after the belt is removed. Some tensioners do not have a hole so you put a socket on the bolt holding the pulley.

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You find the timing marks on the picture below.





Removal
Remove auxiliary 1. drive belts.
2. Support engine.
Remove:
Engine mounting and bracket.
Timing belt upper cover [1].
3.
4. Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
Remove:
Crankshaft pulley bolt [4].
Crankshaft pulley [5]. Use tool No.09213-60017.
5.
6. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
7. Slacken tensioner bolt [6]. Move tensioner away from belt and lightly tighten bolt.
Remove:
Timing belt lower cover [7].
Crankshaft sprocket guide washer [9].
Timing belt.
Tensioner pulley.

Installation
Installation
1. Check tensioner pulley for smooth operation.
2. Check free length of tensioner spring is 46,0 mm [8]. Replace spring if necessary.
3. Fit tensioner and spring. Ensure spring is connected correctly.
4. tighten bolt [6].
5. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
6. Fit timing belt. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
Install:
Crankshaft sprocket guide washer [9].
Timing belt lower cover [7].
Crankshaft pulley [5].
7.
8. Slacken tensioner bolt 1/2 turn [6].
9. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
Turn crankshaft slowly 1 7/8 turns clockwise until crankshaft pulley timing mark [3] aligned with 45° BTDC mark [10] on
timing belt lower cover [7].
10.
11. Tighten tensioner bolt [6]. Tightening torque: 42 Nm.
12. Install components in reverse order of removal.
13. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [4]. Tightening torque: 108 Nm.
Manufacturer: Toyota

Ford Escort/Tracer 1991-1999 Repair Guide

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1.8L Engine
(see Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt covers.
3. Rotate the crankshaft and align the timing marks located on the camshaft pulleys and the seal plate.
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley and hub.
5. If the timing belt is to be reused, mark an arrow on the belt to indicate its rotational direction to enable correct re-installation.
6. Loosen the timing belt tensioner lockbolt and remove the timing belt.

To install:

1. Temporarily secure the timing belt tensioner in the far left position with the spring fully extended, then tighten the lockbolt.
2. Make sure the timing marks on the timing belt pulley (crankshaft sprocket) and the engine block (oil pump housing) are aligned.
3. Make sure the timing marks on the camshaft pulleys and the seal plate are aligned.
4. Install the timing belt.
5. Loosen the tensioner lockbolt. Using a suitable prying tool, position the timing belt tensioner so the timing belt is taut, then tighten the tensioner lockbolt.
6. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise and align the timing belt pulley mark with the mark on the engine block.

Fig. 1: Timing marks are located on the camshaft pulleys as shown-1.8L engines



Fig. 2: Make sure that the crankshaft sprocket (timing belt pulley) and oil pump timing marks are aligned-1.8L engines



Fig. 3: Align the timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark, at approximately the 10 o'clock position-1.8L engines


Fig. 4: Check the timing belt deflection at the location shown-1.8L engines

1. Make sure the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the seal plate marks.

If the timing marks are not aligned, remove the belt and repeat the procedure.


I hope help you with this; remember rated this help. Good luck.

you must locate the belt pulley tensioner and loosen it until you can remove the belt, after you remove replace belt and then tighten tensioner until belt is tight

buy a new tensioner assembley and idler pully and might as well get a new belt while your at it. you will need a 3/8 ratchet a 15 mm socket and a 13 mm socket there is one bolt holding on tensioner remove it discard old tensioner put new tensioner in place and tight bolt. second remove bolt from idler pulley discard old pulley put inton place and tighen bolt. next install belt fallow belt routing digram put head of 3/8 rattachet into hole on tensioner or on bolt head of tensioner pulley depending on style of tensioner and pull or push to create slack in belt push belt into groves on all pulleys and release tensioner

Drive Belt Replacement WARNING: IF EQUIPPED, DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (6B209) TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.

NOTE: Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.

NOTE: When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.





Drive Belt, Serpentine—Except SHO
Removal

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP FROM DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise on 3.0L (2V) and 3.0L (2V) FF, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise on 3.0L (4V) to remove drive belt from pulleys. Make sure spring keeper engages into slot.
   
   
   Drive Belt Tensioner—3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under the removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.
   
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (2V)/3.0L (2V) FF Engine
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 6C348 Idler Pulley 3 3A674 Power Steering Pump 4 19703 A/C Compressor 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 8501 Water Pump 8 8620 Drive Belt
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A674 Power Steering Pump 2 8501 Water Pump 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10300 Generator

3.4L SHO Engine
Removal

1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   

1. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Remove the alternator shield.
   

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE WRENCH DOES NOT SLIP FROMDRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 3/8 inch ratchet on the lifting lug, rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise (upward) and engage spring keeper. Remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner.
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Remove drive belt.
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner , as described under Removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure the spring keeper is released or improper belt tension will occur.
   

1. Install the alternator shield.
   

1. Install the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Accessory Drive Belt, 3.4L SHO
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 2 6B217 (RH) Idler Pulley 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10346 Generator 8 6B217 (LH) Idler Pulley 9 6B217 (Center) Idler Pulley

Drive Belt, Water Pump
Removal

1. NOTE: If removal of the water pump drive pulley is required, refer to Section 03-03.
   
   Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner .
   

1. Remove drive belt from water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

Installation

1. Position drive belt onto water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and install drive belt over top of drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Water Pump Drive Belt
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 2 6A312 Crankshaft Pulley 3 8501 Water Pump 4 8620 Drive Belt

Crankshaft Balancer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Release the accessory drive belt tensioner (3).
3. Remove the drive belt (5) from the engine.
4. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
5. Remove the starter motor.
6. Remove the power steering cooler bolts from the front crossmember.
7. Remove the power steering cooler from the front crossmember and reposition.
8. Release the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner (10).
9. Remove the A/C drive belt (1) from the engine.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install the A/C drive belt (1) to the engine.
3. Install the power steering gear.
4. Install the power steering cooler to the front crossmember.
5. Install the power steering cooler bolts.
^ Tighten the power steering bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.)
6. Install the starter motor.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt (5) to the engine.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
10. Program the Transmitters.