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As viewing the motor from the front of the car, the belt tensioner is located on the left side of the engine. On what is essentially the front of the motor, the belt tensioner is located just below the idler pulley.

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Q: Where would the belt tensioner be located on a 1998 Ford Taurus when replacing the serpentine belt?
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