Diagram of how to put belt back on

The pistons and firing order are taken from the front of the engine.
The front of the engine is where the fan belt or alternator site.
Whether rear wheel drive , (inline) or transverse, it makes no difference.
A four stroke Otto engine is what it is.

2004 ford Freestar wiring diagram Google Search

2004 Ford Freestar:
Accessory belt drive removal and installation:

1.Put the vehicle in neutral, and put it on hoist.
2.Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
3.Push the spring clip towards the belt tensioner to lock the accessory drive belt tensioner in place and remove the belt.
4.To install the accessory drive belt, on the engine, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise till the spring clip releases.
5.Install the belt.

If you can get to an AutoZone, they will print you up a diagram for free. At least mine will. Call ahead of time and ask them if they can. They rae pretty good to help. Good luck!

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I was able to get you a Diagram, its Number Coded which will tell you which Number is what Part.


This will show you how to route your Serpinetine Belt. Thank You Sir for using FixYa Please let me know the Quality of my Solution by Voting .

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Click on the following free direct Link. It has the correct Serpentine/Drive Belt Diagram for your 2004 Ford Freestar. You either have the 3.9L or 4.2L V6 Engine. I am not sure what Engine options (AC/No AC, etc.) you have. If this Diagram is not correct: check on the underside of your Hood for the correct Belt Diagram. However the below "How To" remains accurate.

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/ford/model/freestar/2004_ford_freestar_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

"HOW TO":
Standard Rules to Removal the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
1. Find the Tensioner(s). (See Diagram on Link)
2. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool, Or Wrench OR Ratchet, Rotate/Move the Tensioner USING THE AVAILABLE NUT (on the Pulley or Arm Base) OR the OPENING (3/8ths or 1/2 inch square opening) rotating the Tensioner Pulley/Arm - moving it away from contact with the belt and towards the area where the belt is not in contact with the Tensioner Pulley. The Tensioner is spring loaded, and is hard to rotate/move.
3. Remove the loosened belt off one of the other more easily accessed Pulleys.
4. DO NOT quickly release the Tensioner, but gently allow the Tensioner to rest in its closed position.

Standard Rules for Installing the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
a. Pick a Pulley that is most easily accessed. This will usually be on top. This will be the last Pulley that the belt will go on.
b. Using the Diagram: Install the new Serpentine Belt on the remainder of the Pulleys....over, under, left right.
c. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool or Wrench or Ratchet Tool: Rotate/Move the Tensioner Pulley/Arm "away" from Belt contact area on the Tensioner. This spring is pretty hard and with a new belt, it will be even harder to install. Rotate/Move this to as-close to the maximum allowed inorder to have enough slack in the belt to get it up and over the last pulley.
d. Using your other hand - Pull the Belt up and over the Last remaining Pulley.
e. Before releasing the pressure on the Tensioner, visually inspect the remainder Pulleys and the Belts' Positioning on them.
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It sound like a bad belt or belt tensioner here is a routing diagram that can help you with that job. Good luck and thanks for using FIX YA.http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/tec_info/2004/ford/freestar/2004_ford_freestar_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

have you fixed yours yet? mine started doing this last year

Here is the one for the 3.9 engine, if you have the other one let me know.

There is a diagram under the hood showing how
the belt fits over all those pulleys. It's either on the
hood itself or on the chassis near the hood pin release pin.
JB