how do you remove an altenator from a 96 ford taurus?

i need to remove my altenator out of my 96 ford taurus and i'm not sure on which way the tensioner idler pulley lock bolt loosens, clockwise or counter clockwise and how do i restore the proper tension on the serpentine belt once the new altenator is installed.
jonathan salerno, July 2004


done
the tensioner moves on clockwise
you feel the belt and turn the belt 90 degrees to get a nice tension

cupra R, July 2004
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