Where is the timing belt on a Hyundai Elantra?
Open your hood and look at the side of the engine not connected to the transmission. You will see a number of belts, all of which can squeal, none of which are the timing belt. The timing belt (unless an Accent is WAY different to my Elantra) is hidden/protected behind plastic covers on the side of the engine.
What should I do if my Hyundai belt is squeaky?
If it’s not, put it back on and pull like the devil on the pump when you tighten the belt. Hopeful outcome: quiet belt. Congratulations, you are taking the first step towards saving yourself thousands of dollars in automotive repairs.
Why do my car belts squeak at startup?
A short time after that inspection my belts started to squeak at startup when it was cold outside (near freezing). Now, my belts squeak for a few minutes before the car warms up.
How to replace power steering pump in Hyundai?
The power steering pump will be the smaller of two belt-driven accessories with 2 big hoses on it (A/C compressor is much larger) loosen the bolts holding the pump to the engine and pull the belt off. If it’s shiny, replace it.
How to replace a serpentine drive belt on a Hyundai Elantra?
This guide applies to most Hyundai vehicles with a four-cylinder engine found on Accent, Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster, and Elantra. Photos and video clips are from a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Loosen the alternator bolts. There is a 12 mm and 14 mm bolt that needs to be loosened.
If it’s not, put it back on and pull like the devil on the pump when you tighten the belt. Hopeful outcome: quiet belt. Congratulations, you are taking the first step towards saving yourself thousands of dollars in automotive repairs.
Is the serpentine belt the same as the drive belt?
Remove the serpentine/drive belt from the pulleys. Install the serpentine belt in reverse order. Ensure that the belt is routed properly and that the belt is sitting correctly in all the pulleys. The serpentine belt is also called the drive belt, poly v-ribbed belt, or accessory belt.
The power steering pump will be the smaller of two belt-driven accessories with 2 big hoses on it (A/C compressor is much larger) loosen the bolts holding the pump to the engine and pull the belt off. If it’s shiny, replace it.