Where can I get a new serpentine belt for my Chrysler?
An updated engine bracket and pulley assembly is available at your local Chrysler parts department. This job is not highly technical, but is time-consuming. You will have to take a lot of stuff off to gain access to the engine brackets retaining bolts. This may not be a very good driveway or do-it-yourself auto repair.
Can a serpentine belt be installed the wrong way?
If the car has had bodywork or been repainted, the placard might have been covered. Look in the owner’s manual; there’s usually a routing diagram. With a half-dozen pulleys to choose from, it’s possible, sometimes, to install the belt the wrong way. It might look right, but spinning the a/c compressor or water pump backwards isn’t good.
Is there a enhancement kit for the serpentine belt?
Included is the belt diagram and details about the enhancement kit now available. I’m also including information from a technical bulletin showing how the dealers were fixing this issue.
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.
How to replace the serpentine belt in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Rotate the belt tensioner pulley, using the wrench, to and relieve tension on the belt. Slip off the old belt and slowly release the tensioner pulley. Use your belt routing diagram to put the new belt onto all of the pulleys. Pay close attention to the water pump pulley, as incorrect routing can cause the water pump to run backwards and overheat.
How often should I replace my serpentine belt?
The manufacturer recommends checking the serpentine belt every 7,500 miles or 6 months for potential replacement due to normal wear. Find the belt tensioner pulley. The tensioner pulley is generally between the crankshaft and a component toward the top of the hood area. Check the belt routing so you know how to replace the belt.
How do you change the belt on a water pump?
Use your belt routing diagram to put the new belt onto all of the pulleys. Pay close attention to the water pump pulley, as incorrect routing can cause the water pump to run backwards and overheat. Make sure the belt is correctly routed and seated on all pulleys.
How do you change power steering belt tension?
On these models, change the tension on the belt by loosening the two power steering bolts on the side of the power steering pump, then turn the adjustment bolt below the pump counter-clockwise to release tension on the belt. Follow the above steps for replacement using this alternate system.
How do you remove a serpentine belt from a car?
Pull the belt off of the pulleys. With the tension relieved from the belt, pull it off of the pulley that has been placing tension on it, then remove it from the around the rest of the pulleys on the engine. If the belt is severely damaged, be sure to remove any parts that may have come off of it as well.
How do you change the drive belt on a Chrysler Town and Country?
The drive belt setups for a Chrysler Town and Country may also vary by model year. Check your owner’s documentation for specific information on your model year and engine type. Open the hood and find the belt tensioner pulley. This pulley has a bolt in its center that will allow you to release tension on the belt.
Why does my serpentine belt keep popping off?
Plus, an important tip for removing some pain when doing the job. The Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Voyager have a tendency to throw the serpentine belt after driving through a puddle. In my opinion this problem is not limited to minivans. If you have a V6 in a Chrysler product this kit is the solution for the belt popping off.
An updated engine bracket and pulley assembly is available at your local Chrysler parts department. This job is not highly technical, but is time-consuming. You will have to take a lot of stuff off to gain access to the engine brackets retaining bolts. This may not be a very good driveway or do-it-yourself auto repair.
Pull the belt off of the pulleys. With the tension relieved from the belt, pull it off of the pulley that has been placing tension on it, then remove it from the around the rest of the pulleys on the engine. If the belt is severely damaged, be sure to remove any parts that may have come off of it as well.
Plus, an important tip for removing some pain when doing the job. The Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Voyager have a tendency to throw the serpentine belt after driving through a puddle. In my opinion this problem is not limited to minivans. If you have a V6 in a Chrysler product this kit is the solution for the belt popping off.
Why does my Dodge Caravan throw the serpentine belt?
The Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Voyager have a tendency to throw the serpentine belt after driving through a puddle. In my opinion this problem is not limited to minivans.