What tools do you need to replace a serpentine belt?
Tools/Supplies Needed:
- ratchet and socket set.
- torque wrench.
- new replacement belt.
- new tensioner.
- new pulley.
- wrench set.
- jack and axle stands or ramps.
What size wrench do I need to change serpentine belt?
Inspect the belt tensioner pulley to see what size gap it has for a tool to fit in. If the gap is 1/2 wide and square, as is the case in many vehicles, a standard 1/2 inch ratchet will be sufficient.
How to replace the serpentine accessory belt on a Toyota Corolla?
If the old belt seemed loose and the tensioner was very easy to rotate, replace it with the Dorman 419-123belt tensioner. Place the new belt down on to the left (passenger) side of the engine and wrap the ribbed side around the lowest large pulley near the rear of the engine.
How much does it cost to replace the drive belt on a Toyota Corolla?
Upfront and transparent pricing. Toyota Corolla Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement costs $137 on average. What is a serpentine belt and how does it work? A serpentine belt is a relatively long, flat, multi-ribbed belt that is driven by the engine’s crankshaft pulley.
When to replace serpentine belt on Toyota Yaris?
An adjustment bolt on the alternator provides belt tension on Toyota’s 1.8L engine. This belt is easier to replace than many, but does require that the alternator mounts are loosened up. This engine was used from 2009 to 2013 and is also found on the Yaris, Matrix, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe.
What’s the best way to replace a serpentine belt?
3) Loosen the lower 14mm alternator pivot bolt. This is where a 1/2″ breaker bar can be useful. 4) Measure or make a mark on some paperboard of the length of the rearmost thread on the tension relieving bolt above the alternator. This will help to place the near correct tension back on the belt.