Automatic Drive Belt Tensioner - Service Tips

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - AUTOMATIC Article No.
TENSIONER - SERVICE TIPS 87-5-16
FORD 1987 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1987 COUGAR, SABLE, CONTINENTAL, MARK VII
ISSUE: The 1987 vehicles listed above equipped with 2.3L OHC, 2.5L HSC or 5.0L engines have automatic accessory drive belt tensioners. The automatic tensioner does not have to be removed to service an accessory drive belt. The automatic accessory drive belt tensioner is a spring loaded device which sets and maintains the belt tension. The accessory drive belt should not require adjustment for its entire life.

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ACTION: If accessory drive belt service is required, refer to the appropriate 1987 Car Shop Manual, Section 27-02. The accessory drive belt routing decal is located in the engine compartment.

NOTE: The automatic tensioners have belt wear indicator marks, Figures 25 through 27. If the indicator mark is not between the MIN and MAX marks, the belt is worn or an incorrect belt is installed. This inspection is done with the engine OFF.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"