How to change drive belt on 1998 ford explorer v8?
Generally speaking if you follow the belt around all of the items it drives, you will come to a tensioner. (the only thing that doesn’t have a fluid line or wires connected to it) The tensioner (spring loaded) applies downward pressure on the belt to make it tight and drive the items it goes around. It can be loosened by a box end wrench 11/16 or maybe 3/4 or in some cases a 1/2″ drive ratchet or breaker bar. Turn the tensioner in the opposite direction with one hand and remove the belt with your other hand. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the belt.
