your local parts store can give you a free print out of the diagram. but if you know that and want the easiest way to put it on, i find it better to release the tensioner pulley a bit , pulling it forward, putting the belt on, then putting the tensioner pulley back where it was. now be careful putting it back. it may snap back at you, n i tellyou what, that's smarts! but yanking the belt to put it over that alternator takes your entire body strength. there really is no easy way. its a pain in the *** on any car.
For a 2002 Mercury Sable : " regular " unleaded gasoline , 87 octane For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " and " Duratec " V6 engines
The best way to replace the serpentine belt is to remove it from the tensioners. You have to put pressure on the stress points to get the tensioners to release the belt. Once that happens you can replace the belt with a new one following the diagram in your owner's manual.
i'am replacing a serpentine belt on a air condition compressor. i would like some diapham or step instructions would work the best thank you roger
It may be the serpentine belt. Sometimes when you purchase an "on the cheap side" serpentine belt, it has a tendency of making noise even when the tension pulley has been change. Try purchasing a more expensive belt. The diamond back serpentine belt may be the best solution for this problem.
The point at which you should have your serpentine belt changed depends on the vehicle. It is best to check the owner's manual. That said, under the best of conditions, the belt should last from 60,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the vehicle. This doesn't mean the belt won't need to be adjusted at some point before it needs to be changed.
shouldn't be a serpentine at all most 3rd gens have a 3 belt system but if it does your best bet is to pick up either a haynes manual or a chilton manual both have the diagram in it
Sometimes when a serpentine belt squeals it's because it is too worn or lose to grip the pulleys properly. It could also just be that the tension needs to be adjusted. If the belt is getting worn out, it's best to replace it before you get stranded.
The best place to review a 2000 Suzuki Esteem serpentine belt installation diagram is on the manufacturer website. The diagram can also be reviewed in the parts directory?æat a local auto parts store.
first you need to remove the serpentine belt. best way to do this is to use a serpentine belt tool. then its actually very simple, there are three bolts that hold it in one up front, and two in the back, and then there is a plug on the bottom you have to unclip.
The best way to do this is to check out the manual. This will list the parts that are needed to do the job right.
3.3L and 3.8L Engines note: It is best to use serpentine belt tool kit. All of the belt driven accessories on the 3.3L and 3.8L engines are driven by a single serpentine belt. The belt tension is maintained by an automatic tensioner. # Raise the front of the vehicle and safely support it with jackstands. # Remove the right front splash shield. # Release tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise. # Remove the belt and install a replacement. # Proper belt tension is maintain by the dynamic tension. # Install the right front splash shield. Lower the front of the vehicle.
Best bet is to go to parts house and see if they can pull up a diagram of the serpentine belt pathway. Possibly NAPA parts may have this.