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Serpentine Belt Replacement

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How to replace serpintine belt 2004 camry
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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When changing belt use 19mm socket and ratchet to move tensioner, however due so slowly to allow fluid in tensioner to release slowly. 19mm nut can break if too much pressure is applied too fast. Also, install new belt on all pulleys except water pump as belt will not slide over outer pulley rims.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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2004 Toyota Camry 4 cyl 73,000 miles

Can someone tell me how to change the drive belt on my camry? Or at least tell me where to find the picture of how the belt should go (sometimes found under the hood). I could not find the drawing.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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Go to Autozone. Com and put your car info in and than go to repair info.

Can someone tell me how to change the drive belt on my camry? Or at least tell me where to find the picture of how the belt should go (sometimes found under the hood). I could not find the drawing.[/Quote]
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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HI, serpentine belt has cracks on it does the same need to be replaced the car only has 52000 miles on it.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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Hi there,

the rule of thumb is no more than 10 cracks per 1" of belt, but for my money, I would be just replacing it if it has any cracking.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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How do you replace the drive belt or serpentine belt
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car. We show both 4 and 6 cylinder engines (below)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
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I have a 2002 Camry XLE and when I turn on the air conditioning or heat, I hear a squeeling noise. My first thought is that the fan belt needs to be replaced. When I called the dealer, they said it would cost over $100 to replace it and suggested a timing belt change as well. I do have over $100K miles on the car. What do you think?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:29 AM (Merged)
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I would get a second opinion on the Belt as this price is a bit high, also get a price on the timing belt as this is due to be done, if this belt fails. You will do serious engine damage.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:29 AM (Merged)
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Find the alternator, they will be 2-bolts one at bottom and top of alty. Loosen these 2-bolts, now find the bracket connected to the alty- that has a long threated bolt and loosen it up-when new belt is on -reverse the sequence.

Make sure the belt is tracking properly on the pulleys. Use your imagination on tightness of belt-find the longest span of the belt-press on it a quarter inch will do for tension-then you're home sweet home.

HTH Good Luck!
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:29 AM (Merged)
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2003 Camry, 4 cyl, 95,000 miles. How do you replace the drivebelt? I've been told you need special tools, plus have to remove the tire, splash guards and control mounts. That sounds complicated for what should be a simple repair. On other cars and trucks I just needed a socket.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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It sounds close to the proper way to change that belt, the toyotas are more complacated than other vehicles.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
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You do not need to remove the tire or splash shield.

This car has a hydraulic tensioner. Toyota has a special tool for this but using a breaker bar with the right size socket will work as well. Since its hydraulic you have to keep constant pressure on it until it collapses far enough to remove the belt.

Btw, to previous poster, toyotas are some of the easiest cars to work on, but like anything else you have to know what you're doing.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:33 AM (Merged)
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Thanks for the update and information. I am attaching the process from the manual in the event someone needs it who views this in the future.

Thanks
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