What size bolt is the belt tensioner?
Answering my own question, the size of the bolt on the side of the tensioner is 30mm. I did end up using the method above to release the tension but if you need to do it by yourself you may need a wrench on it.
Is the tensioner pulley bolt reverse thread?
The PULLEY bolt on the tensioner is left hand thread (turn clockwise to loosen) but the bolt that retains the tensioner to the alternator bracket is standard right hand thread (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). If you are trying to remove the tensioner from the bracket it just takes a little muscle.
What size socket do I need for tensioner pulley?
Inspect the belt tensioner pulley to see what size gap it has for a tool to fit in. If the gap is 1/2 wide and square, as is the case in many vehicles, a standard 1/2 inch ratchet will be sufficient.
What size socket do you need for a serpentine belt?
Replacement 14mm socket for serpentine belt tool set 3680D.
How tight should a tensioner pulley be?
When twisted either way from the middle, the tension in the belt must not be more than 12 inch. The belt is too tight if it is twisted more. The positions do not work for the vehicle.
Which way do you turn a belt tensioner?
Rotate the pulley on the belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the tension of the belt with the proper sized socket and ratchet. Slide the belt off of the belt tensioner pulley. Let the belt hang down.
How do you loosen a tensioner bolt?
Turn the bolt head in the center of the spring-loaded arm of the belt tensioner counterclockwise with a ratchet and socket to loosen the bolt. The tensioner will rotate freely before it comes to a stop. When the spring-loaded arm comes to a stop, continue to turn the bolt until the bolt loosens.
How do I find the tensioner pulley?
Locate the automatic belt tensioner on the side or front of the engine. Inspect the tensioner to use the right tool to release the tension on the belt so you can remove it from the pulley.
Which way do you loosen a tensioner?
What do I need to replace the belt tensioner on a Toyota Camry?
Belt tensioner bolt head location. For the 19mm socket, a long, thin wrench is needed to twist the belt tensioner so the belt can be removed. Toyota makes such a “Special Service Tool” (SST 09249-63010). There are generic (and much lower-priced) substitutes, such as this “serpentine belt tool” priced at around $16 to $20 (Figure 7).
Where is the serpentine belt on a Toyota Camry?
Note that a 2.4L I4 hybrid gas/electric engine was also available between 2007 and 2011, the 2AZ-FXE. 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.
How long does a serpentine drive belt last?
Serpentine drive belts are made of a durable rubber-like material, but still wear out over time. 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.