Find the tensioner pulley. Use a straight wrench (I believe a 14mm) and turn the tensioner pulley bolt (the one in the middle of the pulley) counter clockwise (you may need an extension Pipe). This will release tension on the belt then slide the belt off. The tensioner pulley bolt is a reverse thread so it will not come loose when attempting to turn it counter clockwise. Slide the new belt on from the bottom up then turn the tensioner pulley counter clockwise (releasing tension) with one hand while sliding the belt over the alternator pulley (a long screwdriver wedged against the side wall can help get the belt onto the pulley) then allow the tensioner pulley to return to its normal position.
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you don't repair the serpentine belt. You buy a new one, they cost about 30 bucks
Belt about 20 bucks unless AC run by a "serpentine belt" (all one belt runs everything) then belt cost $ 80. and labor for serpentine $ 75. labor for just AC non serpentine belt $ 30
It typically costs between $100 and $150 to replace the serpentine belt on a Dodge Dakota. The belt costs around $30 with the rest being labor.
It can cost between $14 and $30 to replace a serpentine belt on a car. The price can raise to $40 or $60 if a person has it done at a car shop.
around $30 labor plus a $20 belt
if your talking about the serpentine, you buy a new one
Less than $10 for the belt, and about 20-30 minutes, its an easy job.
Depends on the model year in question - but most conventional serpentine belts (brands like Gates, Bando, Dayco, Goodyear, etc) run anywhere from $20-$30 for just the belt.
The serpentine belt needs to be changed when there is more than a little bit of inter-groove cracking, or the backing is damaged. Consult your owner's manual for specific maintenance recommendations. Alternatively, you can ask your vehicle inspection station or mechanic what the specific mandated requirements are. If you can change it yourself, and do it correctly, that is a good idea, because most shops will charge $100 to $150 for a part that costs $30 at a parts store and can take as few as five minutes (again, if you know what you are doing) to change.
pounds of force Foot pounds or torque. Measured with a torque wrench.
the serpentine belt may be slipping then grabbing as the tranny shifts gears.