Can bad belt affect AC performance?
�Worn out drive system belts lead to poor hvac compressor output performance. Drive system misalignment, worn out �or damaged components and belt contamination will impact the life of the hvac compressor as well as all accessories in your vehicle and will reduce the overall performance of the ac system.
Is AC belt necessary?
The AC belt is separate from the serpentine belt (which is driven by the crank shaft pulley and in turn drives the alternator, water pump and power steering pump). As long as you can live without AC there is no problem with running the engine without the AC belt.
How do you change the belts on a Toyota 4Runner?
Remove the belts one at a time by snaking them through the fan blades. As you take them off, mark which is which and match to the new belts exactly. Snake the new belts through the fan and on to the appropriate pulleys like the old belts, starting with the alternator belt.
Why does my Toyota 4Runner not turn on?
Only replaced compressor – no dryers or any other AC parts – and then juiced system up with refrigerant. Car has cooled for 2 years – so far. No more recharging every week. Also; change the cabin air filter. It will blow 10 times better. Could be the blower motor is bad. Replaced one of them a while back. Ruby red.
How do you adjust the radiator on a Toyota 4Runner?
Toyota uses ribbed belts on your 4Runner that have to be adjusted manually. It is much easier to get to the belts if the skid plate (or plates) is out of the way. Remove the bolts with a 12mm socket. Figure 1. Skid plates. You can take the upper radiator hose off if you think it will get in your way. If you do, remember to refill the coolant.
What should tension gauge be on Toyota 4Runner?
OEM belts are great if you can get them reasonable. The belts must be manually tensioned. A tension gauge works well, or the old rule of thumb is 1/4″ to 1/2″ deflection on pulleys that are less than 6″ apart from their centers and 1/2″ deflection on pulleys that are 6″ apart from their centers.