How to remove and install the serpentine belt?
How to remove and install the serpentine belt?
This post covers removing and installing the serpentine belt on a 2011 2.4 Hyundai Sonata. If a serpentine wrench will fit in the limited space available on this engine that would be the preferred way to do this job.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
What should the notch be on a serpentine belt?
The notch on the side should fall between the upper and lower markings on the outer assembly when the belt is installed correctly. Make sure everything is fitted after the installation and before you start your engine. Let it run for a few minutes to make sure you have proper tension on your belt.
What kind of pulley does a serpentine belt use?
Determine if there is a belt tensioner pulley. Depending on the application, your serpentine belt will either have tension placed on it using a movable bracket or an auto tensioner pulley. This pulley uses an internal spring to apply consistent pressure to the belt at all times.
How do I put on serpentine belt?
Snap a long-handled ratchet or a serpentine belt tool into the square 1/2-in.-drive or 3/8-in.-drive opening. Or use a socket on the hex-shaped protruding nut. Slowly rotate the tensioner arm as far as it will turn. Then release the tension.
How expensive is it to replace a serpentine belt?
The costs of replacing a serpentine belt greatly depends on the make/model of the car you drive, the mechanic you hire and where you live. For just the parts, most serpentine belts retail for $15 to $45, but if you needed to hire a mechanic to replace it, then the costs could increase…
When should you replace the serpentine belt?
Most serpentine belts need to be replaced every 40,000 to 70,000 miles. If there are signs of the belt rubbing on something, make sure to identify and repair whatever it was rubbing on to avoid damaging the new belt.
How much to replace serpentine belt?
The belt, named serpentine because it winds through the front of the engine in a snake-like manner, replaces the system of multiple belts that was common on older vehicles. Typical costs: Hiring a mechanic to replace a serpentine belt typically costs about $60-$200 or more.
How do you remove a pulley belt from a car?
With the tension relieved from the belt, pull it off of the pulley that has been placing tension on it, then remove it from the around the rest of the pulleys on the engine. If the belt is severely damaged, be sure to remove any parts that may have come off of it as well. Compare the new belt to the old one.
What is the best quality serpentine belt?
Short Reviews of 5 Best Serpentine Belts 1. Gates K060841 Serpentine Belt/Fan Belt 2. ACDelco 6K930 Professional V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt 3. Bando 6PK2135 OEM Quality Serpentine Belt 4. Continental Elite 4061025 Poly-V / Serpentine Belt 5. Motorcraft JK6982D Serpentine Belt
