I am changing the serpentine belt on my 2000 Ford Ranger...?

What size is the bolt head on the belt tensioner?


Is it Metric or English?


It is a tight space, should I use a socket or a open end wrench?


Thanks!|||Run to AutoZone and get the serpentine belt tool. You%26#039;ll have to pay a deposit, but you get all of it back. It has everything you need, like all the sizes it could be and a long bar to give you leverage. They can show you how to use it. It%26#039;s the easiest way. You can keep the tool as long as you need, then get a full refund.


hope this helps and you have an AutoZone or other parts store nearby.|||It usually is a 15mm bolt. Can try an open end wrench for the tight clearance, but will require a bit of muscle. Good luck.|||it is most likely 15 mm...use a box end wrench...and be sure to leave space for it to release.. not a difficult job if you have the correct tools|||you shouldnt have to remove the belt tensioner. It should be spring loaded. Usually use a socket wrench without a socket on it and push, it will remove the tension so you can remove the belt. Check for a sticker under the hood showing the belt routing, it may show you which way to push or pull the tensioner. You should also refer to it when putting on a new belt.|||you cant use a pry bar to push back on the tension er to release enough to get the belt off, put the new one on on all but the tension er and then just pry it back up and put the belt on. you don%26#039;t have to remove anything or worry about any metric/standard bolts.|||its 14mm use a socket and its in front top of engine.