Is it hard to put a serpentine belt back on?
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.
Does it matter which way you put on a serpentine belt?
What does matter, however, is that a used auxiliary belt is always fitted to run in the original direction. So it’s a good idea to draw an arrow on the belt before removing it. If you put the belt back on in the opposite direction, the ribs end up in different pulley grooves than the ones they’ve adapted to over time.
Can you drive with a shredded serpentine belt?
The short answer is yes, your car will start even if the serpentine belt is broken or missing. To get the car going, the battery sends power to your starter motor. The starter motor provides enough power to get your engine moving and the combustion process started.
What causes a serpentine belt to break?
Serpentine belts can fail in a few different ways. This is usually the result of a belt in poor condition, or a problem with one of the accessory components being driven by the belt. A failed bearing in a pulley being driven by the serpentine belt will also cause the belt to break.
Why would a serpentine belt break?
Where is the serpentine belt on a Toyota Camry?
The serpentine drive belt is located in the front of the engine, which, because the Camry engine is transverse mounted, is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Between the inside of the engine compartment at that location and the front of the engine is a tight fit.
What happens when you replace the belt tensioner on a Toyota Camry?
But also removing and replacing the belt tensioner complicates matters greatly. What typically fails in the belt tensioner is the bearing of the pulley. A failing tensioner bearing can emit a grinding noise, a rattle, or a constant and unpleasant dull moan.
How long does a Toyota Camry drive belt last?
These drive belts typically will last from between 45,000 to 75,00 miles, or three to five years of driving. As the belt wears, it may emit squeaking or chipping noises, and a badly-worn drive belt can break.
How do you jack up a Toyota Camry?
Lift the front of the Camry on its frame and remove the wheels. This will give you access to the belt tensioner pulley. Figure 1. Lift and secure front of vehicle. Use a jack stand to make it safer when you are working in the fender well. (Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Car – CamryForums.com)