How Do You Replace 1996 Lincoln Serpentine Belt?
The serpentine belt makes engine designs simpler and easier to maintain. The downside of one, single belt is, of course, that if it fails every major system in your Lincoln will shut down. This makes proper inspection and maintenance of your Lincoln’s serpentine belt imperative. Replacing a serpentine belt can seem a bit daunting. Here are a few steps to help you replace your Lincoln’s serpentine belt. Inspect the belt already in your Lincoln for cracks or wear. It is best to replace serpentine belts early, before any major damage occurs, as a break in the belt will cause a critical failure in a motor vehicle while under power. Find the belt routing diagram under the hood, this can usually be found on the top of the radiator mount. Lincolns, even those of the same year model, may have different accessories run by the serpentine belt. So the exact routing of the belt will vary from vehicle to vehicle. Loosen the tensioner pulley until you can push it relatively easily. The belt should s
