Does a 2002 Honda Accord have a serpentine belt?
This article applies to the Honda Accord (1990-2002). The drive belt on your Accord is also known as the serpentine belt (or the accessory belt), and should be changed every 105,000 miles.
How to check power steering belt on Honda Accord?
Drive the Honda Accord backward off the car ramps and place the car in park while leaving the engine running. Inspect the power steering pump belt visually to verify it is working properly. Shut off the motor when you are satisfied that the belt is attached correctly.
What happens if the serpentine belt on a Honda Accord breaks?
As this belt drives the A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump, and water pump, it is not something to take lightly. If you hear it squealing, see it deteriorating, or having issues with it, get it changed as soon as possible. If it breaks, the water pump stops and the engine will quickly overheat, leaving you stranded on the road.
How do you replace a power steering belt?
Take the belt off the pulley and discard the old belt. Place the new power steering pump belt on the pulleys and turn the tension bolt on the pulley with a socket wrench to tighten the belt.
How long does it take to replace a belt on a Honda Accord?
The good news is that the belt is relatively easy to replace. It should take a professional about 10-15 minutes to replace, but it will take the novice about twice as long—at a cheaper price—with the correct tools.
Drive the Honda Accord backward off the car ramps and place the car in park while leaving the engine running. Inspect the power steering pump belt visually to verify it is working properly. Shut off the motor when you are satisfied that the belt is attached correctly.
As this belt drives the A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump, and water pump, it is not something to take lightly. If you hear it squealing, see it deteriorating, or having issues with it, get it changed as soon as possible. If it breaks, the water pump stops and the engine will quickly overheat, leaving you stranded on the road.
Take the belt off the pulley and discard the old belt. Place the new power steering pump belt on the pulleys and turn the tension bolt on the pulley with a socket wrench to tighten the belt.
The good news is that the belt is relatively easy to replace. It should take a professional about 10-15 minutes to replace, but it will take the novice about twice as long—at a cheaper price—with the correct tools.