How to replace a serpentine belt [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

How to change serpentine belt on a car – replacement tutorial
Tools
Things you may need:
a new serpentine belt
a set of suitable tools
torque wrench
universal spray cleaner and a wire brush
WD-40 spray
depending on the car’s design: a jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks
Installing a new serpentine belt may be necessary in the following cases:
  • abnormal noises when the engine is started or running
  • malfunctions of the engine-driven accessories
  • routine replacement
  1. 1.
    How to change Poly V-Belt - free PDF and video manuals
    On most cars with a transverse engine you will need to remove the front right wheel to replace the belt
  2. 2.
    How to replace Alternator belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    On some cars, you can access the belt just by opening the bonnet
  3. 3.
    Auxiliary belt replacement on your car: free workshop manuals
    On others, some car body parts have to be removed first
    The serpentine belt drives the engine-driven accessories:
    viscous fan couplingalternatorair conditioner compressorpower steering pumpwater pump and other equipment
  4. 4.
    Changing Poly V-belt by yourself
    The serpentine belt transmits torque from the crankshaft to the pulleys of other devices, activating them
  5. 5.
    How to remove Drive belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    On most vehicles, you can locate the engine-driven accessories by opening the bonnet. However, you will not be able to replace the belt due to the tight space
  6. 6.
    How to replace Ribbed belt: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Loosen the belt before removing it. Use the tensioner pulley for this
  7. 7.
    How hard is it to do yourself: Aux belt replacement - download illustrated guide
    Move the automatic tensioner aside or manually loosen the mechanical one. The belt can then be easily removed
    There are two types of tensioners:
    - an automatic one uses a spring to tension the belt- a mechanical one needs to be turned manually to adjust the tension
  8. 8.
    Need to know how to renew Poly V-Belt? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    There are self-tensioning belts which are used without a tensioning mechanism. Replacing this type of belt requires special equipment
  9. 9.
    Changing of Alternator belt won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Access the belt and identify the tensioner type
  10. 10.
    Auxiliary belt replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Take a picture or sketch a belt routing diagram
  11. 11.
    Replacing Poly V-belt on your car by yourself
    Attach a suitable tool to the tensioner and move it aside
    Important!
    The tool must be secured reliably to prevent injury
  12. 12.
    Drive belt DIY replacement workshop manual
    After loosening the belt, remove it from one of the pulleys
  13. 13.
    How to change Ribbed belt on your car - tips and tricks
    Return the tensioning mechanism to its original position
Comments – 2
  • P. I.
    23.09.2024 17:27
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    • Graziana Venturi
      24.09.2024 06:51
      P. I.
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