Alternator belt trouble 1998 taurus

[MrPieretti]

Recently my alternator died on me which is a story in itself but I am currently taking off the alternator but I am not sure which of the bolts i losen to loosen the alternator belt. Someone have mercy.

[02duratec]

you have to pull back on the spring loaded tensioner this will release the tension on the belt so you can slip it off

[MrPieretti]

Where is the spring loaded tensioner located. I can not find anything that looks spring loaded, everything i see is bolted to the block.

[02duratec]

it is an idler pulley which holds tension on the belt you need to pull on it using a socket or belt tensioner tool...I think you need a repair manual....I do not know or wish to offend you but be sure your not in over your head on this project