DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION [AJ-DE (3.0L Duratec)]

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•  Front Drive Belt Auto Tensioner

1. Remove the front drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.

• If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner.

3. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.

• If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner.

4. Install the front drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)