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This would depend on the year model of your car. Older models used several belts to turn various components (alternator, AC compressor, fan, etc) whereas many newer models just use one belt that "surpentines" itself around all of the components at the same time.
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What is the difference between a timing belt and serpentine belt?
The timing belt is driven by the crank and turns the camshaft. The serpentine belt drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, etc.
Is an alternator serpentine belt the same as a serpentine belt?
If the alternator belt is the same belt as the other accessories, yes.
What is the serpentine belt for a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
it is the belt by the alternator belt
Are the serpentine belt and alternator part of the same system?
In the newer vehicles the serpentine belt drives all the pumps, compressor and the alternator on the engine.
Is alternator belt different from timing belt?
Yes, I know of no engine where the alternator is driven by the cam belt. The alternator is driven by a drive belt or serpentine belt.
Where is the Alternator in a 99 Chrysler Sebring?
The alternator is driven by the serpentine belt. Follow the belt around the engine and you will find the alternator.
There is a squeal coming from the alternator Is this an alternator problem or serpentine belt problem tightening problem or a pulley bearing?
Remove the serpentine belt and check the belt and pulleys for damage. While the belt is off, turn the alternator by hand listening for the noise.
Is a timing belt the same as a serpentine belt?
No the timing belt drives the camshaft. A serpentine belt drives accessories such as alternator, power steering and ac.
What is the difference between a timing belt and serpentine belt in a 2003 Tahoe?
First of all a 2003 Tahoe has a timing chain. And the answer to your question is a serpentine belt is what is on the front of your engine, It runs the water pump, power steering, Alternator, A/C and what ever else is hooked to the front of the engine. A timing belt is what hooks the crank to the camshaft and has Gogs on it that runs in the gears. A serpentine belt has grooves in it so it will stay on the pulleys.
How do you remove the belt tensioner in a 2000 Cavalier?
Remove the serpentine belt and remove the alternator. The belt tensioner bolts are under the alternator.
Change power steering belt and alternator belt 2002 Mitsubishi montero sport?
The power steering unit and the alternator are both driven by the serpentine belt. Loosen the tensioner pulley and the serpentine belt will become loose. Put the new serpentine belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
How do you lift the Alternator and tighten when the belt is already on a 2001 Taurus?
Serpentine belt? You may have to remove to tighten alternator
