Serpentine belt replacement?

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Because of the routing required, it isn't a good idea to bypass the compressor. Instead, I suggest getting an AC bypass pulley which is about the same price as a belt. Many companies make them. That way you can use the old belt and keep the same routing.

If you look up Dorman part number 34187, you will see a picture of one. I believe that is the one you need, but confirm engine size for your vehicle. Most any parts store can get these. All you do is remove the compressor and bolt on the bypass pulley assembly.

Here is a guide to help change the belt out with the serpentine belt routing diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

when i start my truck it has a loud squeling noise in the font of the engine i have replaced the belts and the belt tension and the twio idler pullys. could it be the waterpump

Is the sound gone when the belts are off?

my truck is a 2001 f150 lightning and i like to now how to change a serpentine belt because this one have to crackshaft pulleys one for the super charge and one for the serpentine belt and betwen is a bracket with a bolt and two nuts

To install, first locate your tensioner pulley, this is a spring loaded pulley that applies downward pressure on the back side of the serp belt, on this pulley you will have either a square drive hole that a socket wrench can plug into, or a regular hex bolt, using the correct size wrench, apply opposite force to relieve tension on the old belt and remove the belt. Install the new belt on all pulleys except the top most one, or easiest one to get at, then while holding the belt in the possition ready to go on the last pulley, apply the wrench to the tensioner pulley and slip belt onto the pulley! Done!

What tool is used to loose tension on pulley and replce the drive belt?. I have a Hynes book to perform my own maintenance on my truck and the tool suggested is 1/2" T handle to loose the tension but it does not fit in.

imma cj guy, i do know some stuff about installing belts

ok, i do not know your rig.......but i am assuming you have a spring loaded tensioner....as most newer rigs do........(my dad's '86 t-bird is mechanically tightened)

i use a breaker bar (pull handle) in most cases

sometimes you just cannot get it to fit the nut.....needing just a hair more "twist" to engage the socket,

what i do in such cases is, lever the pulley itself with a handle/board/rod/etc.......just enough to get my socket on

be very careful------do not "fulcrum" (lever) against your radiator inlet or other stuff that will break!!!!!!!!!!

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the medic

Engine Performance problem
2001 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

how do u remove the serpentine belt and what tools will i need

There is an automatic belt tensionier that rides on a shaft. Basically, you turn the tensionier away from the belt to loosten it. When you replace it, reroute the belt and then turn the tensionier to you can slip the belt onto the final pulley. If you need a routing diagram, got to the belt routing diagrams link on this page.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe

What's the basic procedure in changing a serpentine belt on a Ford F-150, 2000, 5.4L with air conditioning?.

A 5.4 should be a relatively easy job. Toward the left side of the engine is your tensioner. There should be a cover over it. Remove the cover and turn the bolt so that it releases the tension on the belt. After that, pull the belt off and replace with the new one. Make a diagram of the belt's route if you can't remember it.

The tensioner is on the left of the motor about midway down, there is no cover on it though. The end of the tensioner where the pulley is will have a square female drive in it for a ratchet. Getting your hand between the shroud and the fan and working the ratchet into the drive is a little tricky though. When you get the retchet in push down to releive tension and remove the belt from any pulley SLOWLY let the tensioner come back up. There should be a belt routing diagram under the hood. Good luck.

I have a 4.6 in a Mustang, so mine's not completely the same. But the procedure is the same.

I need to know how to routing the belt for a 2005 5.4 engine.

Here is a guide and the diagrams below so you can see how the job is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

and

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/pickup/2004

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers

Need diagram and instructions

I am finding no six cylinder option in that year F150.

Can you please explain the steps to replacing the serpentine belt on my 2003 Ford F-150?
if you can point me to a diagram that would be very helpful.
Thank you

Pick your engine, the diagrams show where you release tension on the belt for removal/installation.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/pickup/2003

Looks exactly like what I am looking for.

I have to replace the alternator on my f-150 5.4l but I can't get the belt loose, I have a 1/2" strong arm but it won't go into the hole far enough to get a good grip. I even went to the nearest auto store and rented a tool they had (serpatine belt pulley) and they said would work but it won't do the job either. Any suggestions?

the tensioner should move fairly easy. if your is seized and wont move, what i do is break it off then replace it. or cut the belt then unbolt it and replace it.

thanks for the information, I will try it.

i would like to know how to put alternator belt on and how to do the tension thing

Hi, Before Taking Off the Belt Look For a decal On The Hood ,Or On Radiator Support. If No Decal ,You Can Find A Belt Routeing Picture Here.To Remove Belt .You Need May Need A 3/8 Drive rachet And Small Extension Or A 1/2 Rachet And Extension,Find The Belt Tensioner Put Rachet In Slot ,And Pull,One way To Loosen,Pull other way To tighten.TheTensioner Is Spring loaded So Wear gloves ,Be careful not to Slip Off.And injure Your Hand.Now Remove Belt .Install New belt As Per Drawing .If No decal .I Draw Picture Of all pulleys And Belt Before removing belt.You May Need To Put a small Pipe On The End Of Your Rachet To Get More Leverage.Some Of those Tensioners Have A Powerful spring.


Hope This Helps You,
Good Luck
Edward S.