Replace Serpentine Belt Video

How to Replace a Serpentine Drive Belt

To replace a car engine serpentine belt is relatively simple that can be done in a few minutes with everyday tools in most cases. The main belt drives many of the engine accessories are supplies with power by the serpentine belt. This belt is driving by the lower pulley that is connected to the harmonic balancer or vibration dampener.  These belts come in almost every size and width. Both are very important as the engine design is meant to only have one size and width belt. The length of the belt determines the tension held on the belt by the belt tensioner.

The number of grooves in the belt is important because the surface area is designed to hold at a predetermined tension. Always replace the belt with the proper amount of grooves on the replacement belt. A serpentine or multi rib belt is a regular maintenance item. Inspect the belt on your engine regularly, check for missing parts of the belt both on the out surface and inner grooves. After the belt has been removed inspect the drive and accessory pulleys and clean or replace as needed if damage is observed.

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