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Serpentine Belts
A serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt utilized in driving devices – such as power steering pump, alternator and others – in an automotive engine. First used by Mercedes-Benz, the belt is more efficient than the older multiple belt system.
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How do you put serpentine belt on freightliner?
If the old belt is still being used,a wise thing to do is draw a picture of how it wraps around the pulley's because it can go on many different ways but it will only fit one way. You can be there for a long time trying to figure it out. To replace it, you need a 1/2" drive ratchet. There is a square hole in the automatic tensioner which is close to the alternator on the front.Put the ratchet in this hole and release the pressure on the tensioner. Be careful not to allow the spring pressure snap back the ratchet handle onto your knuckles!!! While either holding the ratchet or have it against something solid, just remove the belt,feed the new one on the same way and then gently release the ratchet. Make sure the belt is fully on each pulley before you start the engine.
Where can you find diagrams for the fan and serpentine belts on a 2000 Ford Focus 16Vzetec?
I purchased a balt from my local parts place, it was a Goodyear. It had the serpentine layout on the back of the package label. Good luck on getting to the ideler!
AnswerThe diagram is also under the hood, either on the underside of the hood or on the radiator shroud, somewhere. Answerwww.myfordfocus.com/how-to/focussport-udp.htmhas diagrams of Focus serpentine belt positions.How do you replace the tensioner on a 1997 Ford F-150 pickup?
get a 1/2 drive rachet and a socket that fits the tentioner pully hand pull the pully to slack the belt pull the belt off and let the pully back in placethen you can loosen the nut ans tap the pully off if needed
How do you loosen the serpentine belt tensioner on a 2002 Nissan Altima to replace the belt?
Most cars and trucks today have what is called a serpentine belt which runs most accessories.They are very dependable and usually easy to replace. To decide if your belt needs replacing, simply look at the grooved side of the belt to see if it is cracking badly. A couple of cracks every 3 inches is normal, but if you see cracks every 1-2 inches I would recommend that you replace it. On most cars and trucks the procedure is basically the same. First off, get the correct belt by bringing your cars VIN number to the parts store(located on your cars dashboard) the parts store may need it. If there are two choices, get them both so you can complete the repair. Once you have the correct belt, take a minute to review how the belt runs across the pulleys and also check to see if your car/ truck has a underhood diagram of belt routing in case you need it. In most cases you will need a socket wrench or breaker bar with either a 3/8" and /or 1/2" head on it and possibly a short extension. Some models may require a wrench of these similar sizes.Now that you are ready to go to work, you will need to find the spring loaded tensioner which is generally located near the top of the belt path; it usually has a shinny pulley on it. Look at the tensioner and insert the tool into it and apply opposing pressure to release the belt.Now, simply install the new belt making sure it fits into the grooves on all the pulleys. Start the car to check it and you are done and you saved yourelf some money!
How do you change a 3 prong dryer to a 4 prong dryer?
First and foremost turn the breaker off that supplies the dryer receptacle with its supply voltage. Instructions should come with the new cord. Open up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly. Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized
IF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Just change the power cord to the one you need. Lowe's and Home Depot sell them...probably Wal-Mart too.
What kind of oil does your 2000 ford E-150 VAN TAKE?
Factory Spec is 5x20 but if the van has a lot of miles then put in 5x30.
Show the routing diagram of the serpentine belt of an '95 Cadillac DeVille?
the library has chilton repair manuals,i just copy the page,pages that i need for .10 cents a copy There is a diagram above the passenger front tire under the hood that shows you the routing direction for the serpentine belt. Clean it off so you can read it. You will need a 1/2 drive wrench to loosen slack on wheel tension assembly. mine didn't match the diagram under the hood exactly...one of the pullies was in the wrong place in the diagram..and it made the belt too big...i unfortunately didn't get the chance to take it off myself as the belt broke due to a bad idler pully. the correct path is (from top right clockwise)over the poer steering pump..straight down and under the compressor..back up and over the water pump..back down under the egine pully, up and aorund the right side of the idler pully...up and over the top left pully...then under the adjuster pully. if you stick a 1/2 drive in the square hole in the adjust pully arm..and pull it up and toawrad the front of the engine...it makes it easy to put the belt on...i put mine over the power steering pully last...as it's easiest for me. this is for devilles with 4.9 liter
Call the parts store. They will be able to tell you if the pulley is available separately or not.
== == This typically is normal but not desired. The bottle might say to spray the dressing while the car is idling but its best to spray it during belt changes or at least be careful just to spray it a little at a time and just on the ridges of the pulleys, not the belt itself or the bolts of the pulleys. If you spray it too much or on the pulleys it makes the tension adjust in the bolts on the pulleys kinda like "unseize" spray for spark plugs, and then quickly tightens it to improve grip, and as a result your belt might pop off. Just be careful.
Is there a way to install a 1992 Ford Mustang 50 fan belt and bypass the air conditioner compressor?
they make a a/c compressor bypass pulley assy. you can get them at most parts stores. if you cant find one call summit racing. 1-800-230-3030
How do you fix a camshaft 2.0 time belt on a 1996 rav 4?
you need to have the timing belt replaced....if it has broken you have probably bent the valves
How do you change the shocks on a Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?
"Shocks"...
The Taurus/Sables use McPherson struts on the front suspension - which is basically a shock/coil spring assembly.
Rear suspension on the other hand... Station wagon models use a separate shock & coil spring design. Sedans use McPherson struts.
Many people continue to use the two terms in describing the same thing.
All this is intended to help sort out the sometimes very confusing terminology.
See "Related Questions" below for specific instructions for front and rear shocks/struts.
Release the tension on the belt alternator on a 1996 Lincoln mark 8?
You have to use a 1/2 inch breaker bar and put it in the square hole of the tensioner and turn it to release the tension of the belt.
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1993 Dodge Dakota?
Raise up on the tensioner to remove the belt. there shouold be a routing schematic on the fan shroud. If not draw one before removing the old belt.
How do you resolve a squealing accessory belts problem?
don't know what you are working on, but there is a silicon spray for belts its called a silicon belt dressing
How often do you change a serpentine belt?
You only need to replace any belt when it is worn past its useful life. Look for signs of cracking across the width of the belt on the "grooved" side, as well as any signs of fraying along its edges. It should also be replaced if contaminated with fluid, like oil, antifreeze, etc.
Hope this helps you!
AnswerMost cars and trucks today have what is called a serpentine belt which runs most accessories.They are very dependable and usually easy to replace. To decide if your belt needs replacing, simply look at the grooved side of the belt to see if it is cracking badly. A couple of cracks every 3 inches is normal, but if you see cracks every 1-2 inches I would recommend that you replace it. On most cars and trucks the procedure is basically the same. First off, get the correct belt by bringing your cars VIN number to the parts store(located on your cars dashboard) the parts store may need it. If there are two choices, get them both so you can complete the repair. Once you have the correct belt, take a minute to review how the belt runs across the pulleys and also check to see if your car/ truck has a underhood diagram of belt routing in case you need it. In most cases you will need a socket wrench or breaker bar with either a 3/8" and /or 1/2" head on it and possibly a short extension. Some models may require a wrench of these similar sizes.Now that you are ready to go to work, you will need to find the spring loaded tensioner which is generally located near the top of the belt path; it usually has a shinny pulley on it. Look at the tensioner and insert the tool into it and apply opposing pressure to release the belt.Now, simply install the new belt making sure it fits into the grooves on all the pulleys. Start the car to check it and you are done and you saved yourelf some money! AnswerBelts should be replaced every 100k miles.Where in the manual of a 2003 vw passat does it show how to change the serpentine belt?
Have a look at this site for a detailed guide to changing the timing belt and other servicing matters.
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/
How do you put a belt on a 2005 dodge ram 1500 hemi?
For a serpentine belt, disconnect the battery. Move the belt tensioner to the side, to loosen the belt. Remove the old belt, and replace with the new one going the same way over all of the pulleys. Release the tensioner, and reconnect the battery.
Show the routing diagram for serpentine belt of an 95 Seville?
The 1995 Cadillac serpentine belt routing diagram can be obtained from most Cadillac dealerships. Most service manuals will show the routing diagram.
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee classic?
Just loosen the power steering pump. Pump swing on the bracket just loosen the bolts on the swing points and under the pump there is a adjustment boldto tighten on loosen the belt. Be sure you draw the belt diogram on paper because it can turn in a night mare
oh man, then you brake out the broom handle and tighten back up, like when you were a kid, and changed a rear tire on your bike... WRONG....
There is a tentioner pulley under the power steering pump, 10mm socket, goes on the top left side of tens pulley, loosen it, the use a 15mm wrench to loosen the bolt that holds said pulley on, draw belt pattern 1st....remove old belt, replace, and reverse the removal pattern... good luck.
How do you release the tension to replace serpentine belt on Mazda?
Most likely there is a spring loaded device called a belt tensioner. There is a pulley on it with a bolt or square inset in it. sometime a socket or 3/8" drive extention can be used to move the pulley and release the tension on the belt.
How do you get rid of a squeak from a 1999 Chevy Blazer serpentine belt?
If it has antifreeze on it you may have to replace it. I have shot some WD40 on MANY serp belts and had good luck. This will NOT hurt the belt regardless of what many 'experts' may say. Over the years I've had similar problems, both with conventional "v" belts and serpentine belts. In the "old days," rubbing "bar" soap on the belt[s] would do the job. Do NOT ATTEMPT to do this with the engine running. Be certain the engine is OFF, and I suggest, ALSO COOL to eleminate the potential for burns to hands or arms. I don't know exactly how it works, but I suspect that the soap acts as a lubricant. Also, I have had success by removing and reinstalling the serpentine belt, "reversing" it so that it travels in the opposite direction. As indicated in answer 1, WD-40 also has worked for me.j3h.
How can you figure out what causes the belts to squeak on a 1986 Pontiac fiero?
Take a water bottle or similar and drip water on the friction face of the belts.
When the squeak changes you know what belt
Change the belt
Buy a good brand name belt, I recomend:
- The best alternator belt is a Goodyear Gator-back
- The AC belt should be a Dayco or similar toothed V belt, But NOT a Goodyear Gator back.
Take the time and care to adjust exactly as recommended by the belt manufacturer.
How do you route the serpentine belt on a 1996 Chevy S 10 pickup?
Check under the hood on the fan cover there is usually a diagram located here you could also check a "Chilton" manual for this diagram if it is not under your hood. I have taken these on and off several times once you get the hang of it, it seems pretty easy. sometimes you will need someone to help you pry the tension pulley using a socket/wrench with a cheaterbar. Good Luck!
