Manual Belt Tensioner And Idler Pulley(S); Automatic Tensioner - Static Check - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
Condition
• Belt cracking
• Belt chunking
• Belt does not hold tension
Component Tests

Manual Belt Tensioner and Idler Pulley(s)

The manual belt tensioner and idler pulley(s) may
be checked as follows:
1. Detach the accessory drive belt in the area of
the belt tensioner or idler pulley(s).
2. Rotate the belt tensioner pulley or idler
pulley(s) and check for damage, freedom of
rotation or alignment. Install a new belt
tensioner or idler pulley(s) as necessary.
3. Inspect the area surrounding the belt
tensioner or idler pulley(s) for lubricant or
other contamination. Rectify any leaks before
installing a new belt tensioner or idler
pulley(s). If the belt tensioner pulley or idler
pulley(s) is contaminated, do not attempt to
clean it as the bearing inside may be
damaged. Install a new belt tensioner or idler
pulley(s) as necessary.
E6727 EN
Accessory Drive
Possible Sources
• Lubricant or other contamina-
tion.
• Belt.
• Idler pulley(s).
• Belt.
• Belt.
• Belt cracked or damaged.
• Belt tensioner worn or damaged. • CHECK the belt tensioner for

Automatic Tensioner - Static Check

The automatic tensioner may be checked
statically as follows:
1. Detach the drive belt in the area of the
2. Using the correct tool, move the tensioner
• CHECK the drive belt for
contamination or damage.
REMOVE the drive belt and
wash with detergent and water.
If the drive belt will not clean or
is damaged, INSTALL a new
drive belt.
• CHECK the drive belt for correct
application.
• CHECK the pulley(s) for dam-
age, freedom of rotation or
alignment. REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as necessary.
• INSPECT the belt for cracks or
damage. If the cracks are within
the acceptable limit, the belt is
OK. If the cracks exceed the ac-
ceptable limit, INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt.
• INSTALL a new accessory drive
belt.
• INSPECT the belt for cracks or
damage. If the cracks are within
the acceptable limit, the belt is
OK. If the cracks exceed the ac-
ceptable limit, INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt.
correct operation or damage.
INSTALL a new belt tensioner
as necessary.
tensioner.
from its relaxed position through its full stroke
and back to the relaxed position to make
sure there is no stick, grab or bind, and to
make sure there is tension on the tensioner
spring.
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Action
07/2001 2002 Bantam