The tensioning pulley is the one just above the ac pulley 13mm wrench, pull it backwards.
more help at this site
http://www.rldassociates.com/zx2/howto/belt.htm
hope it helps, michael
tips: lace all lupes through pullies except last one, I went underneath vehicle to have space to use common wrench to manipulate tensioner. That way it only takes one person to put belt on. My car had no belt diagram on vehicle and repair books for my year don't show diagram. Used this free website to obtain belt diagram...http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528008d82b I had to search a while to get free diagram... . For the mechanics answering these questions, do the research to help your fellow man...
do you have a diagram
I need a diagram to replace the serpentine belt on my 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 DOHC. Where do I go to find this diagram specific to my car?
how do you chance a serpentine belt on a 1996 ford escort
lift the hood. usually there.
It could be due to a vacuum leak or a faulty idler or tensioner bearing on the serpentine belt.
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2000 ford focus with air n twin cam 4 cyclinder serpentin belt diagram
Away from the serpentine belt
Show diagram
google this. ford-autobestanswer. you will find the diagram picture.
were is the turn signal located in a 2000 ford escort zx2
Yes, the engine in a 2000 Escort is NOT an interference engine.