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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.
Drive Belt Replacement
WARNING: IF EQUIPPED, DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (6B209) TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
NOTE: Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.
NOTE: When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
Drive Belt, Serpentine—Except SHO Removal
WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP FROM DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise on 3.0L (2V) and 3.0L (2V) FF, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise on 3.0L (4V) to remove drive belt from pulleys. Make sure spring keeper engages into slot.
Drive Belt Tensioner—3.0L (4V)
Installation
Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).
Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under the removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.
Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (2V)/3.0L (2V) FF Engine
Item
Part Number
Description
1
10300
Generator
2
6C348
Idler Pulley
3
3A674
Power Steering Pump
4
19703
A/C Compressor
5
6312
Crankshaft Pulley
6
6B209
Drive Belt Tensioner
7
8501
Water Pump
8
8620
Drive Belt
Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (4V)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
3A674
Power Steering Pump
2
8501
Water Pump
3
19703
A/C Compressor
4
8620
Drive Belt
5
6312
Crankshaft Pulley
6
6B209
Drive Belt Tensioner
7
10300
Generator
3.4L SHO Engine Removal
Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
Remove the inner fender splash shield.
Remove the alternator shield.
WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE WRENCH DOES NOT SLIP FROMDRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
Using a 3/8 inch ratchet on the lifting lug, rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise (upward) and engage spring keeper. Remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner.
Lower vehicle.
Remove drive belt.
Installation
Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Rotate drive belt tensioner , as described under Removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure the spring keeper is released or improper belt tension will occur.
Install the alternator shield.
Install the inner fender splash shield.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
Pulley Routing—Accessory Drive Belt, 3.4L SHO
Item
Part Number
Description
1
3A733
Power Steering Pump Pulley
2
6B217 (RH)
Idler Pulley
3
19703
A/C Compressor
4
8620
Drive Belt
5
6312
Crankshaft Pulley
6
6B209
Drive Belt Tensioner
7
10346
Generator
8
6B217 (LH)
Idler Pulley
9
6B217 (Center)
Idler Pulley
Drive Belt, Water Pump Removal
NOTE: If removal of the water pump drive pulley is required, refer to Section 03-03.
Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner .
Remove drive belt from water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
Installation
Position drive belt onto water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and install drive belt over top of drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
Pulley Routing—Water Pump Drive Belt
Item
Part Number
Description
1
6B209
Drive Belt Tensioner
2
6A312
Crankshaft Pulley
3
8501
Water Pump
4
8620
Drive Belt
FOR COMPLETE Diagram Of this Procedure and Belt Routing Email Me@[email protected] and I will Send DETAILED PICTURE and Instructions
NOTE:
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
When installing drive belts on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with accessory pulleys.
Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunkout, severe glazing, frayed cords, etc. Replace any drive belt that exhibits any of these conditions.
REMOVAL
Using a 15 mm socket or wrench attached on drive belt tensioner pulley bolt. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to remove drive belt from pulleys. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP.
INSTALLATION
Install drive belt over all accessory pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under Removal to install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys
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