What tools do I need to change my serpentine belt?

Tools/Supplies Needed:

ratchet and socket set.
torque wrench.
new replacement belt.
new tensioner.
new pulley.
wrench set.
jack and axle stands or ramps.

Do you need a serpentine belt tool?

You can replace a serpentine belt with ordinary hand tools. But we don’t recommend it. The spaces are often tight and the belt-driven devices difficult to reach.

Can a bad serpentine belt cause rough idle?

Poor Driving Experience So if you have searched for answers to the question, can a bad serpentine belt cause rough idle? The answer is yes.

Should you replace tensioner with serpentine belt?

There is no recommended timeframe in which to replace your tensioner, especially as the belt itself usually needs replacing before the tensioner does. However, you should inspect your tensioner each time you service your car to monitor its condition and replace it if necessary.

What noise does a bad serpentine belt make?

Symptoms of a broken serpentine belt include loud slapping, squealing or knocking noises coming from under the hood. The battery-shaped charging system warning light might also come on because the alternator will stop charging the battery. If a car has a hydraulic power steering pump, the steering will become stiff.

How do you install a serpentine belt?

Install a serpentine belt by removing the upper fan shroud, removing the old belt, threading the new belt around the pulleys and moving the tensioner to slide the belt over it. Turn off the engine prior to installation.

How do you replace a serpentine belt tensioner?

Generally, the serpentine belt is held in place by a spring tensioner. To remove the belt, you have to release the spring tensioner pulley, which is usually by using a socket or wrench. While the tensioner pulley is loose, you remove the serp belt and replace it with a new one.

What is a serpentine tensioner?

A serpentine belt tensioner, also commonly referred to as an accessory belt or drive belt tensioner, is a spring-loaded or hydraulic automatic adjusting device that—along with pulleys—is responsible for generating and maintaining the proper amount of tension on a vehicle’s serpentine belt…