What size socket do you need for a serpentine belt?
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’s the best way to replace a serpentine belt?
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
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 big is a CTA tools belt tensioner socket?
CTA Tools 2717 Toyota Belt Tensioner Socket is designed with a special configuration with 6 internal slots that service 2000 and up Toyotas. Use with 1/2-Inch square or 7/8-Inch hex drive tools.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
Where is the tensioner on the serpentine belt?
The tensioner pulley for the serpentine or “accessory” belt is located directly below the alternator. It is a smooth 3″ metal pulley. To release the tension on the serpentine belt, place the 15mm socket on the pulley and push the long handled socket wrench towards the rear of the car.
Where do you put the serpentine belt on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
To release the tension on the serpentine belt, place the 15mm socket on the pulley and push the long handled socket wrench towards the rear of the car. I recommend buying the Bando 6PK2325 serpentine belt since it has excellent reviews on Amazon.
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.