Things You'll Need:
- breaker bar
- socket
- new belt
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Step 1
Raise the hood. Locate the diagram of the belt pattern around the pulleys on the front of the car under the hood or draw a diagram or take a picture.
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Step 2
Using a breaker bar and socket, put the socket on the bolt of the belt tensioner and push the breaker bar toward the ground to relieve the tension on the belt and slide the belt off the tension pulley. You may choose to have your alternator inspected at this time.
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Step 3
Position the new belt around the pulleys according to the diagram. The last pulley should be the belt tensioner pulley. Use the breaker bar and socket again to loosen the tension. Slide the belt onto the pulley. This may be difficult due to the tightness and the belt may seem too small. Once the belt is on the tension pulley and the belt is on all the pulleys correctly, close the hood.
Comments
jporcenaluk said
on 10/30/2009 I definitely need to do this on my Dodge Neon. Belt squeals all the time...I'm worried about it!
JoyNmyHeart said
on 10/21/2009 My husband just changed the serpentine belt on my car yesterday! Great article. 5*
redar said
on 9/15/2009 Okay, I know this is important but I have no clue about cars. This is so well written and I love the pictures. 5*
lighthouse1958 said
on 9/6/2009 Good article on replacing your serpentine belt. 5*