Where does the squealing come from on a Subaru Forester?
Subaru Forester Loud squealing or squeaking is coming from timing belt Inspection at your home or office. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.
How to tighten the belt on a Subaru?
Tighten the belt using the adjusting bolt, and re-tighten the lock nut. This is where thing are a little tight and using the stubby wrench and offset wrench came in very handy.
Why does my car belt make a squeal?
Weather conditions: Extreme weather conditions will often bring out a squeal as this may affect the belt’s stiffness. Contamination: Water or leaking fluids from another part of the engine may have splashed on the belt.
Where is the tensioning screw on a 2009 Subaru XT?
I thought I might add some pictures applicable to a 2009 XT. First picture is the engine with the plastic cover removed, second picture is the removed bracket, third is the alternator prior to belt removal. Tensioning screw is immediately to the left of the alternator, locking screw (pivoting) is on the right.
Why is my alternator belt squeaking in my 2006 Subaru Forester?
If you have a squeaky belt on a cold start, or when you turn your steering wheel, a loose alternator belt/accessory belt may be the problem. 2006 Subaru Forester. Due to factors beyond the control of DumbWrench, there is no guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information.
When do you change the accessory belt on a Subaru Forester?
Its happened to all of us. We go out in the morning and start up the Forester and the horrific screeching and squealing of the accessory belts fills the air, wakes the neighbors, and annoys the wife beyond anything you could do yourself. But don’t worry, you have a man card. You got it when you changed your oil a few weeks ago.
How to remove accessory belt from Subaru alternator?
To get the first cover off, remove the nut on the right side of the cover, then remove the bolt on the left side. To remove the second cover, remove the bolt on the left. Then loosen the bolt on the right (on the side of the alternator). Its a long bolt that goes clear to the back side of the alternator.
Where is the tensioning screw on a Subaru?
First picture is the engine with the plastic cover removed, second picture is the removed bracket, third is the alternator prior to belt removal. Tensioning screw is immediately to the left of the alternator, locking screw (pivoting) is on the right. ► Edit – moderator’s note – the images on this post have been saved to the forum server.