Can I change my alternator belt?
The alternator in your vehicle produces the electrical current necessary to power the engine and charge your battery, but its ability to produce electricity can be compromised by a worn out belt. You can replace these belts yourself using common hand tools.
How easy is it to replace an alternator belt?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.
Do you need to replace the belt when replacing alternator?
The alternator is driven by a belt that’s attached to the front of the engine. Since the belt has to be removed during the alternator replacement anyway, this is a great time to install a new belt and tensioner if required, too.
What’s the best way to replace an alternator?
Ensure all the bolt and/or nut threads are started and tighten them evenly. On some vehicles, the electrical connections will need to be installed first before permanently tightening the alternator for access reasons. Place the drive belt in position and ‘rotate’ the belt tensioner so the belt can be installed.
How to replace alternator belt if air conditioner is broken?
How to replace alternator belt if the air conditioner is broken, you can use a short serpentine belt without air conditioning. How to replace alternator belt if the air conditioner is broken, you can use a short serpentine belt without air conditioning. Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close This video is unavailable. Watch later Share
What should be the deflection between the drive belt and alternator?
Vehicles with a manual tensioner or the belt tightens with the alternator, there should about ½ inch of deflection in the belt between the pulleys with the greatest distance between them. Once the alternator, drive belt, and electrical connections are reinstalled, scan the work area and make sure nothing has been overlooked.
Can a manual tensioner be used to replace an alternator?
The belt tensioner will only travel (swing) so far which can make installing the belt difficult. Never pry or force the belt onto the pulley. Vehicles with a manual tensioner or the belt tightens with the alternator, there should about ½ inch of deflection in the belt between the pulleys with the greatest distance between them. 7