What does replacing the serpentine belt do?
What does replacing the serpentine belt do?
The serpentine belt transfers power to your vehicle’s many components. Replacing a worn or cracked belt can make your engine run more smoothly and save you from potentially costly repairs.
When to replace serpentine belt on Dodge Avenger?
Replacing the serpentine belt or even the tensioner can solve a squealing or chirping noise that occurs on startup, when the AC is engaged or even when a power steering load is placed on the pump. The Dodge Avenger has a notorious issue with the alternator decoupler pulley.
How is the tension set on a serpentine belt?
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. If your vehicle does not have a tensioner pulley, the alternator bracket is likely how tension is set on the belt.
What’s the best way to replace a serpentine belt?
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
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.
Replacing the serpentine belt or even the tensioner can solve a squealing or chirping noise that occurs on startup, when the AC is engaged or even when a power steering load is placed on the pump. The Dodge Avenger has a notorious issue with the alternator decoupler pulley.
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
When to replace serpentine belt, tensioner and idler pulley?
Replacing the idler pulley and tensioner can fix a grinding or whining noise that increases with engine RPM. Replacing the serpentine belt or even the tensioner can solve a squealing or chirping noise that occurs on startup, when the AC is engaged or even when a power steering load is placed on the pump.
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. If your vehicle does not have a tensioner pulley, the alternator bracket is likely how tension is set on the belt.
