Does anyone know where I can get a how-to on changing the front belt(pass. side)? I've read that this is more simple than an oil change and such, so I think I am completely capable of doing it myself. But, I've never done a belt before and I def. do not want to mess anything up. Anyone know of some help anywhere? I've looked at the car several times and the only thing that I am questionable on is the tensioner. I'm sure it is the silver thing in the middle of the belt routing, but I just want to make sure I have read up on it 100% before I tear into anything. Any help is appreciated! Thanks! 1998 Duratec MTX by the way!

If you can see a 3/8" square hole in the device you have probably found the right thing.

I strongly recommend you buy a special tool for it. It is hard to access with a conventional 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar.

"I've read that this is more simple than an oil change"

not the ones i have done

A pic.

Originally posted by Big Jim:

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If you can see a 3/8" square hole in the device you have probably found the right thing.

I strongly recommend you buy a special tool for it. It is hard to access with a conventional 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar.

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I agree. There isn't enough room to get a ratchet in there. The frame member is too close.
I found the best access by removing the right front wheel and removing the plastic splash guard.