How to Replace Belt Tensioner 01-11 Ford Ranger V6 4.0L

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[@gorilla9519]

The “mechanic”at the lube n tire shop said i needed a new tensioner and I needed a special tool to do this. The special tool is a 3/8 drive socket wrench 😂. I was jus getting tires. Thanks 1A Auto!

[@alexanderheilman2526]

You guys do a great job with the videos. They have been a tremendous help with my auto maintenance and repairs. Thank you to everyone at 1A Auto.

[@NotSoFast71]

At $15-20 for a new belt, personally I wouldn’t reuse the belt unless I had recently installed a new one. Thanks for the video. I will be doing this job soon on my 2011 Ranger. Your videos have already helped me do a couple of other jobs in the past.

[@wilfredocrespo45]

Just wanted to say thank you, didn't know it would be so easy. God bless you!

[@ahallmounsey]

this video was so helpful! I am so thankful for this channel and this video. just saved myself $200!! good job! make more videos!!

[@1AAuto]

Glad this had helped you out. Have a great day 1aauto.com

[@lucasrabe]

As a Field Service Engineer in the Semiconductor Industry and a DIY mechanic, this video is top notch and explains everything well. The Diagram with the belt routing is amazing! Great job indeed!

[@jayce5025]

If your mechanic is charging $200 for this job time to look for a new one.

[@katjingisiuajoseph8173]

Very good teachings,helpful

[@cleanmaxexteriorpowerwashing]

Just did mine. Both the belt and tensioner 👍 thx for video

[@argent2020]

Is your a Ford Ranger Edge 2005 v6 3.0?. I don't know what tool to used for replacing it.

[@mcgeeneypr]

7:17 Is the amount of torque necessary to release tension on the tensioner adjustable? I only ask because when I did this install, there was just no way I was getting the new tensioner to move without about 2 feet of pipe on the end of my ratchet. It was absolutely not going to move with just the amount of leverage I got from the ratchet handle alone.

[@1AAuto]

+Ryan McGeeney Thank you for watching. The torque specified is what we have on record from the manufacturer. It could be that the previous owner, or a previous shop over tightened the bolts. 1aauto.com

[@bonarlibor3067]

Thanks dude.

[@williewright7238]

I like the idea

[@edwardnegron6681]

Question, in this video the tensioner pully does not have a black tab on the outer rim opposite of the pully. Also the one in this video has a silver shield on. The pully on your link has the black tab along with no shield showing a black ring where the part bolts to the car. May you explain why the one in the link looks different than the one in the video?? or what is the purpose of the black tab??

[@sarno85]

Thanks to you this job was super easy

[@dr.crentist3155]

Great videos again. Is it necessary to remove belt completely to replace tensioner?

[@1AAuto]

+Dr. Crentist You might not have to if there is enough room to remove it. 1aauto.com

[@DCORx]

It also depends on if you want to fully inspect the belt, since you obviously plan on reusing it. For what it's worth, might as well check it

[@Findmylimit]

Yeah mine fell out while I was driving. Went back and picked up the thing in pieces.

[@russelldesjardins4001]

Do you use rust penetrant on a new tensioner?

[@chadwilliams5929]

What is the bolt size to the tensioner

[@wilsonbaeza4384]

The bolt that holds in tensioner is different from mine it needs a male type

[@lr60q1]

Thank you!

[@davidcurtiscrowell5367]

just received my new tentioner from A1

[@eddiefurbee2917]

Another tool for the job? pocket knife. .just cut the belt if you're replacing it anyway. .I did

[@scubajoe3321]

My belt tensioner completely broke the internal springe broke

[@victorrchhcvcccdmasara9756]

Operation of Ford ranger tensioner

[@victorrchhcvcccdmasara9756]

Timing chain tensioner ford ranger operation

[@ethanf5441]

Mine is a star though? Can someone help me?

[@edbarber4989]

torx bit should work

[@edbarber4989]

not sure size