How do you replace a Mercedes 190E drive belt?
With the fan out of the way, locate and loosen a half turn the 19mm fixing bolt on the belt tensioner. Locate the 13mm adjusting nut between the water and power steering pumps and loosen it. With the nut loosened you can pull up on the belt and remove it from the pulleys. Installation is the reverse of removal.
When did serpentine belts start to replace fan belts?
Fan belts are more commonly found in vehicles built before the 1990’s when serpentine belts started to replace them. In theses older models, “fan belts” are usually paired with other belts that together form a “V” shape around your drive pulleys and gears.
When do you know it’s time to replace your fan belt?
If you find your fan belt is no longer attached to your engine, or is lying on the ground somewhere, that is definitely a sign that it’s time to replace your fan belt! When experienced individually, these signs do not always indicate that your fan belt or serpentine belt needs to be replaced.
What happens when you lose grip on the fan belt?
As the fan belt continues to lose its grip and slip, it makes power steering increasingly difficult, as your car misses the help of the water pump, which also has responsibility for driving the power steering belt. The cabin inside your car develops disco fever.
With the fan out of the way, locate and loosen a half turn the 19mm fixing bolt on the belt tensioner. Locate the 13mm adjusting nut between the water and power steering pumps and loosen it. With the nut loosened you can pull up on the belt and remove it from the pulleys. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Where can I get a belt tensioner replacement?
With your vehicle info handy, give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. Followup from the Pelican Staff: Always start in the back with the wheel farthest from master cylinder.
How to replace water pump in Mercedes 190E?
Insert Mercedes-Benz tool # 103-0040 behind the fan pulley, and seat it between the two groves on the housing. Gently spin the fan until the tool slips into the corresponding hole on the pulley. Remove the 8mm Hex bolt and fan from the engine compartment.
Insert Mercedes-Benz tool # 103-0040 behind the fan pulley, and seat it between the two groves on the housing. Gently spin the fan until the tool slips into the corresponding hole on the pulley. Remove the 8mm Hex bolt and fan from the engine compartment.
With your vehicle info handy, give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. Followup from the Pelican Staff: Always start in the back with the wheel farthest from master cylinder.
Can a belt tensioner be replaced with a radiator?
That being said, you certainly can replace your belt tensioner with the radiator in, but I recommend you put a piece of cardboard over it to protect it while working. Begin by removing the thermostat overflow hose from its clip on the top of the engine, and remove the distributor cover plate. It is just held in by clips and pulls off.
That being said, you certainly can replace your belt tensioner with the radiator in, but I recommend you put a piece of cardboard over it to protect it while working. Begin by removing the thermostat overflow hose from its clip on the top of the engine, and remove the distributor cover plate. It is just held in by clips and pulls off.
Can a drive belt be replaced with a radiator?
That being said, you certainly can replace your belt with the radiator in, but I recommend you put a piece of cardboard over it to protect it while working. Begin by removing the thermostat overflow hose from its clip on the top of the engine, and remove the distributor cover plate.
What’s the best way to replace a serpentine belt?
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
What to do if your belt is loose after routing?
If the belt is loose after routing it, it is either the wrong size belt or you’ve routed it incorrectly. Apply pressure on the auto tensioner and put the belt over it. Use the same wrench to loosen the auto tensioner pulley, then pull the belt over it. Once the belt is in place, release the pressure on the tensioner so it holds the belt in place.
How is the tension set on a serpentine belt?
Depending on the application, your serpentine belt will either have tension placed on it using a movable bracket or an auto tensioner pulley. This pulley uses an internal spring to apply consistent pressure to the belt at all times. If your vehicle does not have a tensioner pulley, the alternator bracket is likely how tension is set on the belt.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
How long does it take to replace serpentine belt?
Once on, make sure the belt is completely on and centered on each pulley very carefully. Then, start the engine. Let the engine idle for at least 60 seconds as you make sure the serpentine belt is working correctly. Replace any other parts or coverings you’ve removed before taking your vehicle for a spin.
How to replace the belt tensioner on a Mercedes 190E?
Here is a photo for the tensioner and shock (red arrow), the adjusting rod (yellow arrow) and tensioner bracket (green arrow). Installation is the reverse of removal. Take care to make sure the belt is properly seated on all the pulleys, follows the right path and everything is torqued to specs.
Where do I find the serpentine belt on my car?
To access the serpentine belt, you will need to open the hood of the vehicle. The hood release can usually be found near the door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. With the hood released, you will also need to release the safety latch located at the front of the vehicle.
How often should I replace my V-belt?
Serpentine belts last a lot longer than older V-belts ever did, but they still wear out over time. The typical replacement interval for serpentine belts and flat belts today is around 90,000 miles – which for many vehicles means only once every seven to nine years!
What happens to the serpentine belt on a Mercedes Benz?
The serpentine belt powers every accessory on the engine. When it wears, belt slip occurs and it will decreases the A/C, power steering, and charging system performance. Continue reading to find out how to replace the serpentine belt on your Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class w204 (2007-2014).
How do you remove tension from a serpentine belt?
Turning the tensioner counterclockwise to remove tension from the belt. Begin by routing the serpentine belt in the correct path around the pulleys. Make sure the last pulley you will be sliding the belt onto does not have raised edges; otherwise, it will be difficult to slide on.