Show All ItemsFirst the power steering pump belt has to be removed. The stone guard also needs to come down (taking off the left wheel is necessary).Step 1: Slacken the old idler pulley.Show All ItemsThe centre nut is 14mm and has to be removed with its washer. Also the tightening bolt (10mm) needs to be backed off. Once done, the belt and pulley will come out.« What is the Serpentine/Drive Belt all about? The serpentine/drive belt or v-belt is a rubber belt that connects the alternator, power steering, and AC to the part of the engine (crankshaft) which transfers the power from the engine to those components. Without this belt, the battery will not get charged and none of the electrical accessory components in the car will work. The serpentine belt and v-belt are also known as "drive belts." Because of the high amount of heat in the engine, the belt can develop cracks over time and eventually break. If the belt breaks, the steering wheel will be difficult to turn and driving will be hazardous.

In some cars, water pumps are driven by the drive belts. If the belt breaks, water and coolant needed to keep the engine cool will not properly flow to the engine. The engine will overheat, potentially causing severe damage. A car will either have a serpentine belt(s) or v-belt(s). Cars that have a serpentine belt will have one or two belts. Most modern cars have only one belt, driving all the engine accessory components. If the car has v-belts, it will most likely have four belts. Inspect the belts for cracks. Remove and replace any damaged belts. Inspect pulleys and bearings. A mechanic should inspect the drive belts during oil changes. If you hear a squealing noise from the engine, it is likely that the drive belts need adjustment or replacement. What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Serpentine/Drive Belt? Squealing noise coming from engine if the belt is loose or worn out. Lack of steering if the belt is broken. Battery Warning Light is on.

The drive belts connect the engine to the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, and sometimes the water pump. frigidaire energy star ac unitThese belts are how power is transferred from the engines to these other systems. ductless mini split systems lgWhen the belts brake, the engine will be unable to transfer power to the alternator, air conditioning, and power steering. heat pump window unit amanaSince the alternator is responsible for charging your battery, a broken drive belt means that the electrical components won’t work in your vehicle. The power steering also will fail, which makes it difficult and dangerous to steer. If your car’s water pump is also connected to the drive belt then the engine will not have a properly functioning cooling system, and your vehicle will be likely to overheat.

Includes: Serpentine belt, pulley and tensioner. With 100, 105 Amp alternator. This vehicle has been identified as having a design that prone to belt noise. This kit is designed to solve the issue.Includes: Serpentine Belt, Pulley and Tensioner. Includes: Serpentine belt, Pulley and tensioner. Includes: Serpentine belt, pulley, overrunning alternator pulley and tensioner. With 140 Amp alternator. With 105 Amp alternator. Check Availability and Pricing Information i just put in a new alternator, How do i change the belt Yes, this model actually uses 3 belts if it is A/C equipped. Alternator, power steering and AC belt are all separate. I attached a copy of a page from the service manual that shows how to install the belts. If you need more info let us know so we can provide you with more assistance. Most cars and trucks today have what is called a serpentine belt which runs most accessories.They are very dependable and usually easy to replace. To decide if your belt needs replacing, simply look at the grooved side of the belt to see if it is cracking badly.

A couple of cracks every 3 inches is normal, but if you see cracks every 1-2 inches I would reccomend that you replace it. On most cars and trucks the procedure is basically the same. First off, get the correct belt by bringing your cars VIN number to the parts store(located on your cars dashboard) the parts store may need it. If there are two choices, get them both so you can complete the repair. Once you have the correct belt, take a minute to review how the belt runs across the pulleys and also check to see if your car/ truck has a underhood diagram of belt routing in case you need it. In most cases you will need a socket wrench or breaker bar with either a 3/8" and /or 1/2" head on it and possibly a short extension. Some models may require a wrench of these similar sizes.Now that you are ready to go to work, you will need to find the spring loaded tensioner which is generally located near the top of the belt path; it usually has a shinny pulley on it. Look at the tensioner and insert the tool into it and apply opposing pressure to release the belt.

Now, simply install the new belt making sure it fits into the grooves on all the pulleys. Start the car to check it and you are done That's not vehicle specific....his car does not have One serpentine belt....it has several belts one for each accessory....and the Alternator belt is the last one....so he has to remove all his other belts(A/C pump, power steering and waterpump belts) first to replace the alternator belt.... I strip two screws on my valve cover head and I'm leaking oil from the valve cover what do I do and have to put oil every 4days 93civic LX manual single cam d15b7 How do you replace the AC belt on a 1997 Honda Civic ex? If it is the 1.6L 4cyl that is on the 1998 civic cx then this is 1. jack up car and support it with jack stands, lower the jack so that the car rest on the stands 2. take off the top pulley that the power steering belt goes around, so you have a clear view of the pulleys, right next to the motor you will see a small pulley-idler tension pulley,i think that

is what it is called, loosen the screw in the center of the pulley, next screw down on the screw next to the motor so that the pulley 3. now jack up the motor so that the weight is just off of the motor mount and unscrew the motor mount, lower the jack just enough to make clearance for the top of the belt and slide it over the 4. put the screws back into the motor mount and tighten, 5. put the belt over the pulleys and screw the pulley back up to tighten the belt then tighten the screw in the middle of that 6. now put the power steering pump back on and put the belt back on and retighten the power steering pump using a half inch rachet or pull bar to tighten the belt. What's your "guilty pleasure" TV show? When do you change the timing belt on your 4-door 1997 Honda Civic EX? Where is the fuel filter located on a 1997 Honda Civic EX? Cost of timing belt replacement cost on a Honda Civic EX 1999? How do you replace the alternator in a 1997 Honda Civic EX?