How do you tighten the belt on a serpentine car?
To correct the problem, tighten your belt. Open the hood and locate the adjustment screw that controls tension on the serpentine belt. This screw is typically a wing-nut located near the alternator and is in plain view. Place the socket end of the socket wrench over the wing-nut and turn clockwise to apply tension.
What to do if your belt tension is too tight?
Do a secondary check of the belt tension. To do this, turn on the vehicle and examine the belt in motion. Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator. If you notice any whine or “pulsing” sound from the alternator, your belt tension is too tight and will damage the alternator.
How big should the play be in the car belt?
There should be approximately 1/4 inch play in the belt for most vehicles. Do a secondary check of the belt tension. To do this, turn on the vehicle and examine the belt in motion. Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator.
To correct the problem, tighten your belt. Open the hood and locate the adjustment screw that controls tension on the serpentine belt. This screw is typically a wing-nut located near the alternator and is in plain view. Place the socket end of the socket wrench over the wing-nut and turn clockwise to apply tension.
How to replace the serpentine accessory belt on a Toyota Corolla?
If the old belt seemed loose and the tensioner was very easy to rotate, replace it with the Dorman 419-123 belt tensioner. Place the new belt down on to the left (passenger) side of the engine and wrap the ribbed side around the lowest large pulley near the rear of the engine.
Do a secondary check of the belt tension. To do this, turn on the vehicle and examine the belt in motion. Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator. If you notice any whine or “pulsing” sound from the alternator, your belt tension is too tight and will damage the alternator.
There should be approximately 1/4 inch play in the belt for most vehicles. Do a secondary check of the belt tension. To do this, turn on the vehicle and examine the belt in motion. Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator.
How can I tell if my alternator is damaged?
To do this, turn on the vehicle and examine the belt in motion. Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator. If you notice any whine or “pulsing” sound from the alternator, your belt tension is too tight and will damage the alternator.
What should I do if my alternator is whining?
Listen specifically for whining coming from the alternator. If you notice any whine or “pulsing” sound from the alternator, your belt tension is too tight and will damage the alternator. In this case, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to loosen the belt and recheck the tension.