Look in the engine compartment for the "serpentine belt" path & tensioner diagram. Release the belt tension at the tensioner, remove & reverse operation.
Which belt(s)? accessory belt? the timing belt accessory belt
SHOULD BE THE BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORY DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CRANKSHAFT (LOWEST BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORY ON ENGINE)
The 3.8L engine has a timing chain.
No, an accessory belt is not considered a serpentine belt. However, a serpentine belt is considered a specific type of accessory belt.
Check the condition of the accessory drive serpentine belt, belt idler pulley and belt tensioner pulley bearings.
Accessory drive belt.Accessory drive belt.
It could be but the accessory belt could also be a v-belt type belt.
You can't !! 1. make sure you're using the proper ( sized ) belt. 2. replace tensioner - it's spring loaded.
Check next page for answer.....same circumstance basically
royal pain in the ass, look at your diagram under the hood for routing, i bought a serpentine tool, it has shallow sockets included, since theres no room on the idler.
Loosen tension regulating bolt for the alternator and the bolt attaching it the engines body, shift the alternator down and remove the belt. Install new one. Use regulating bolt to set proper tension. If you do not have tension meter, tighten until you can twist the belt only 3/4 of full turn.
does a 1997 1.5l maxda protege have a timing belt or timing chain. When should i change it.