Does a RAV4 have a serpentine belt?
The Toyota RAV4 models have one belt that controls all of the accessories on the front of the engine. The serpentine belt is driven by the crankshaft pulley. Every time the crankshaft pulley turns, the serpentine belt travels around each of the accessory pulleys.
Does serpentine belt effect ac?
What does a serpentine belt do? Well, it won’t keep your pants up, but it does transport power to your vital automotive components. The serpentine belt is one long, snaking, winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning and—in some cases—your water pump running smoothly and effectively.
When to replace the serpentine belt on a Toyota RAV4?
Crank up the Toyota RAV4 and watch the serpentine belt as the engine is running for about 30 seconds to make sure the belt stays inside of each accessory pulley. Turn the engine off and close the hood. The serpentine belt must be replaced when there are more cracks per square inch than there are ribs across the belt.
Where is the tensioner on a Toyota RAV4?
The tensioner on the Toyota RAV4 models is located on the front of the engine in the very center. There is a small bolt head in the middle of the tensioner pulley. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise with the 1/2-inch breaker bar and a socket. This will loosen the serpentine belt from the pulleys.
How do you put a serpentine belt around a crankshaft pulley?
Put the new serpentine belt around each of the pulleys. Begin with the crankshaft pulley. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise again with the 1/2-inch breaker bar and a socket. Put the serpentine belt around the tensioner pulley.
When to replace serpentine belt on sewing machine?
The serpentine belt must be replaced when there are more cracks per square inch than there are ribs across the belt. If the serpentine belt is not completely seated inside of the pulleys, the belt can come off while you are driving down the road and leave you stranded.