How do you change serpentine belt 2004 Toyota Camry?

Answer 1

The six-cylinder engine doesn't use a serpentine belt. It uses two belts, one for the alternator and AC, another for the power steering. The four-cylinder might since the belt drives the alternator, AC and Power Steering.

In any case, removal and replacement are about the same. Take a close look at the belt routing. Maybe even take a picture if you think it'll be necessary. Relax tension on the outside (in the case of the six-cylinder) drive belt by turning the tension adjustment bolt on the alternator clockwise. Remove the belt. The maintenance manual says you have to remove the inner liner of the right fender and some other bits but if you're patient that isn't really necessary.

Replace the belt(s) the reverse of the way you removed them. Be sure to center it/them in the pulley grooves. There's a special belt tension gauge recommended for tightening but you can use the old 'shade tree' method. Deflection at the center of the belt should be no more than 1/2 inch along its longest run. For the small v-6 belt that deflection is about 1/4 inch. Check again after you've driven a couple of hundred miles as belts stretch when new.

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