Engine distributors DSG-423 - Removal and Installation; Belt Tensioner - Replacement; Drive Belt - Installation; Drive Belt - Removal

DSG-423 COOLING SYSTEM
05-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a major component of the cooling system is
renewed such as the radiator, water pump etc., the
system should be flushed and re-filled with a 50%
solution of Motorcraft Premium Gold engine coolant, or
equivalent, and clean water -- Refer to“Flushing the
Cooling System” on page 9 of this section.
Drive Belt - Removal
NOTE: Note belt routing for installation purposes.
1. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to relieve belt
tension.
2. Remove belt.
3. Inspect belt and pulleys -- Refer to“Visual
Inspection” on page 5 in this section.
Drive Belt - Installation
1. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to relieve
tension.
2. Route belt correctly and release tensioner onto belt.
3. Run engine for a minute and then turn off.
4. Recheck belt routing and groove alignment.
Belt Tensioner - Replacement
1. Remove drive belt -- Refer to“Drive Belt - Removal”
on page 10 of this section.
2. Remove bolt.
3. Remove belt tensioner.
4. Reverse procedure to install:
• Tighten bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Idler Pulley - Replacement
1. Remove drive belt -- Refer to“Drive Belt - Removal”
on page 10 of this section.
2. Remove belt idler pulley assembly.
3. Reverse procedure to install:
• Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Belt
Idler Pulley
Tensioner