Set the parking brake and disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the cutting deck and the battery. Loosen the pulley and remove the upper belt. Remove the belt guide and the belt keeper. Loosen the bolt on the crankshaft pulley. Remove the lower drive belt.
how do you replace the drive belts on an 1974 mercedes 230
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The life of serpentine and drive belts depends on the application, belt component quality and them being free of fluid contamination. New belts can often last 50-100,000 miles. However, it is always recommended to preemptively replace hoses at or before the manufacturer suggested mileage.
Belts or Tape Drive Belts
You should replace the water pump, tensioner, seals, and drive belts with the timing belt. It should be no more than 450 dollars.
To drive the belts
A model number is required just to know what brand (who made it) and then the rest of the mower.
Usually a worn or frayed drive belt. Inspect all belts and replace any you find that are worn, cracked, or frayed.
There are four types of belts on a 1997 Mazda Millenia S. There are 4 seatbelts, a timing belt, a serpentine or drive belt, and a fan belt. Please refer to your owners manual for instructions on how to replace them. If you do not have an owners manual, you may purchase one through Amazon.com
By replacing the belt tensioner, this is a serpentine belt systems there is no adjusting the alternator bolt tighten the drive belts, if the belts are loose you must replace the belt tensioner and the belt to retain optimum performance from you Charging sytem as well as you other equipment being driven by the belt system.
remove the varable speed pulley-replace both belts re-install varable speed pulley--your done.
The cost of the belt itself will be at least $35.00. The price on having this replaced will depend on where the vehicle is taken for repair.