How do I loosen a tension pulley on a 96 Lincoln Continental?

SOURCE: how to replace an alternator on a 96 lincoln continental 4.6 V8

take out the top 4 bolts above the altenator, between those metal tubes on the metal bracket. then u have 1 bolt holding the wires to the altenator on that bracket aswell remove that. then remove the coolant reserve bottle and stick a breaker bar or rend of a ratchet in the tenchenor pulley square slot pull it back twords the head lights the belt will loosten then remove it from the altenator. then u will see 2 more bolts on the bottom side of the altenator by the pulleys and belt. Remove them 2 bolts all the way and the altenator will drop out of the bottom of them metal tubes and slide through the sides of them and its out... its very ez and does not need the tubes removed its a lot ezer than it looks.. sorry about my spelling im an infantryman not a teacher.

SOURCE: Bearing on the tensioner pulley squeels.

basically you need a special tool to release the tension on the belt then remove the belt then it should be easy to remove the bearing and replace...better to use a mechanic with the proper tools

Mike Raatz

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• Posted on Jun 05, 2010

SOURCE: I need to remove the rear seat of a 96 Lincoln Continental

Push the lower seat cushion toward the rear of the car and lift, there's 2 hooks approx. 12" or so either side of the center of the seat.
The seat back is held in with 2 bolt located on the lower outside corners.

You'll have to unbolt the seatbelts from the floor to completely remove the seat back.

SOURCE: How to replace an idler

If you plan on keeping this vehicle for any amount of time and doing the repairs yourself you should get a manual at your local parts store. An idler pulley is a fairly easy fix but a manual will save you a lot of headache when doing repairs yourself; and probably a lot of money replacing damaged parts. Autozone and Advance have Haynes Manuals for around $20.

SOURCE: how to change 1997 lincoln continental belt tensioner

remove pulley from tensioner &replace