Alternator / Power Steering Belt Replacement: Toyota Lexus V6

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Here's how to replace the alternator and power steering belts on a
Toyota or Lexus with a V6 engine.
The serpentine belts are responsible for driving accessories off of the crank of the engine. In the Toyota V6 engines, they drive the alternator and A/C compressor on one belt, and the power steering pump on the secondary belt.
Replacing the belts is a good idea if they are worn, cracked or are squealing on cold starts. Belt failure can lead to sudden loss of steering, a discharged battery or an ineffective A/C system.
The procedure is simple, and you don't need air tools. A ratchet set with 10, 12 and 14 mm sockets will work. A breaker bar with a 22mm socket is recommended to turn the crank pulley clockwise to aid in slipping the new belt on. You'll also need your tire iron, jack, jack stands and a crow-bar or flat screwdriver to tension the power steering belt.
A visual diagram is provided in the beginning of the video to aid where the bolts are located on the engine. The alternator belt uses a pinch bolt and a long tension bolt, in addition to its pivot bolt. The power steering bolt has a tension bolt and a pinch bolt that slides on a track. Tensioning the power steering belt can be difficult since the position of the pump, determined by the position if your pry bar, determines the tension.
This video showed the procedure on a 2005 Lexus ES330 with the 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 engine. The procedure is the same for 1MZ-FE (3.0L) and 3MZ-FE (3.3L) Toyota Camry V6, Solara, Sienna, Highlander, Avalon and Lexus ES300, RX300 and RX330.

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@1v1thousand 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my word. A how to that doesn't waste time on useless info, worthless banter, or lame jokes. Thank you sir. I have subscribed

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Short and to the point is how it's gotta be

@JohnNorris411 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing where to apply leverage to apply tension on the PS belt, most people skip that important step.

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah these are tricky

@wolfstephens 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful 8yrs later! Short and simple. Thank you!

@dencyrivas1 2 жыл бұрын

Your video made a great difference. No other video covers all the steps for success as you did, thank you.

@guysmileyjr.9482 3 жыл бұрын

you explain things so well, thanks. i particularly like the way you show the illustrations in the manual and point to the bolts. It is helpful when how to videos mention the bolt size (saves inexperienced mechanics like me lots of time trying out various socket/wrench sizes to get the right one.

@ydupuy84 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent job explaining yourself, you were clear and thorough. Also, unlike other videos other people make regarding the same vehicle, your video had excellent lighting and clear photo. Thanks.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Yvon Dupuy thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it. Being in front of my white garage door reflecting sunlight definitely helps with lighting

@2moon2mars 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid. Just replaced the alternator belt on my 2002 Highlander V6; worked out just like the vid.

@titusdaniel 7 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the way you do these videos. Lots of these car work videos are a dude with a camera just fumbling around for 80% of the time. Thanks for keeping it clear and concise

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Dan Humphreys Thanks for the feedback. I agree most are mechanics with no knowledge cameras, I prefer to take my time and explain things clearly, but thats why I could never do mechanics for a living haha

@user-qy5mq7lb8p 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. I changed the alternator belt but not the power steering belt. I figured if that belt fails, car still driveable. Releasing that pivot bolt on the power steering seems above my limited skill set! Didn’t want to start things I couldn’t finish! Thanks again! You’re instructions were spot on.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+991 911S your right, that power steering bolt is a really sucker to get to!

@vshahid1001 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the workshop manual images along with a way to tension the PS belt. Great clear video. I am working on my 2000 Sienna tomorrow and the PS belt has been a nightmare to tighten all these years.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Vic Shahid I'm glad you found it helpful. All the best on that PS belt, it ain't easy. You need a crow bar to pry the pump down while tightening it with the ratchet.

@charlesparker838 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for me. Daughter just picked up a 2005 and gonna do both belts. Nice clear video and smooth narration. TYVM

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Remember the timing belt Service too

@marklovecchio1261 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting straight to the point and showing the procedure instead of going on and on with an endless introduction.

@speedkar99 6 ай бұрын

Glad you appreciate my video

@Fastxpl 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent job on the video. The drawings added are exceptional. Thank you!

@speedkar99 8 жыл бұрын

+John Squibb Glad you enjoyed it.

@SirFlextington 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Nice use of diagrams and clear video showing the procedure! Thank you!!!

@bobman10002 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I couldn't get to the power steering bolt. I could feel it with my hands but couldn't get the wrench on it. But the fan belt was so easy. Thanks for posting this. Keep it up!!!!

@speedkar99 10 жыл бұрын

What car did you try this on, if it was a bigger vehicle (Sienna, Highlander RX330) I understand your difficulty in reaching that bolt. The sedans (ES300, Camry, Avalon, Solara) are easier to access from the side. If your having difficultly regardless, remove the dog-bone engine mount and its bracket holding it to the engine and you'll have plenty of clearance to get at it from the top.

@speedkar99 11 жыл бұрын

After a while the rubber belt starts to deteriorate and crack. It also looses traction on the pulleys and start slipping and screeching. Eventually, it could break and leave you without power steering, A/C and a charging system while driving. Basic maintenance.

@terrybo5924 Жыл бұрын

At first I thought the squealing was from a bad pump. After looking at several videos and being under my car, it looks like both my belts need replaced. They're both cracked and missing ribs and 'teeth'.

@Talliyah08 Жыл бұрын

Please what is the name of the manual you got the diagrams from

@DARKSIDEMACH2K3 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I'd like to add, first, I purchased the power steering belt from two different auto part stores, both were too short. Went to Lexus and the OEM fit perfectly...so I recommend OEM belts. Also, it is not possible to swap the power steering belt without removing the alternator belt. Again, thanks and great tutorial!

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. You need to remove the alternator belt to change that power steering belt.

@francoiscamara9383 Жыл бұрын

You make it so easy and your voice is so calm.

@nathanfrigerio3473 5 ай бұрын

Concise, well edited. The diagrams are a great touch.

@roneelkumar7494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was straight to the point and showed me exactly what I needed......Going to try on 2004 Rx330 tomorrow...The part I was worrying about most was how to add tension to the power steering belt, but you covered that ....thank you!!!

@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын

I hate that power steering belt design.

@roneelkumar7494 Жыл бұрын

@@speedkar99 i got it changed out thanks to your video...but my chirping noise is coming from the AC pulley...hopefully I can just change the pully without having to open up the AC system

@geoffhess2267 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. I'm doing a timing belt replacement on a 2000 Sienna 3.0 liter, and this helped a lot. (Haynes manual is poor...) Especially helpful were your diagrams. I wasn't sure where the power steering pump pivot bolt was until I saw your diagram. Super video!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm surprised Hanes didn't refer to the factory manual which is where I got mine from. Perhaps you should get a factory manual

@hotrodgs 10 жыл бұрын

I gotta tell you I was almost there on my Solara when I thought U tube duh ! This helped me a lot , I wish I could have seen this first though . Great video , thanks ! suscribed

@33Leprachaun 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect step by step video / belt diagram. Worked on 2006 V6 Camry. Thanks for sharing

@speedkar99 8 жыл бұрын

+33Leprachaun Glad it helped.

@joseruiz6847 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent !! I couldn't figure out where the alternator tensioner was ,,,, thanks !

@jakez4411 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent, well explained video!!! All I needed to do was replace the alternator belt, already snapped loose, on my 2005 Solara V6. Thank you sooooo VERY much!!!

@raafatkamel28 10 жыл бұрын

thank you, nice clear shot with digram explanation very good

@macmac2767 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, straight forward and to the point

@ryanholland9348 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Good explanations, no extra fluff, no wasting time talking about extra stuff.

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

Ryan Holland Thanks

@ryanholland9348 9 жыл бұрын

I ended up just tightening the belt, rather than replacing it. The belt was installed by someone else recently and has been squealing. I watched this before I even opened the hood to see the procedure. One of the bolts was loose, and it's all fixed now.

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. My bet was the squealing was coming from the power steering belt? That one isn't easy to tighten.

@ryanholland9348 9 жыл бұрын

No it was the alternator and compressor belt. The easy one XD

@surthrivingalaska2511 4 ай бұрын

Wow. By far best video for this make and model. Keep up the good work man.

@nwinawe 8 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Very helpful as I have an ES 300 that I am helping doing an engine swap on but I didn't remove the brackets originally so wasn't sure where everything went. Your lighting is so good though and the diagram makes it very easy to see how everything aligns. And yes, you are relaxed and calm--can't imagine you cursing if you broke something!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Neil Winawer Thanks. Yea I don't swear when I work on my cars, I just take my time and do my work, however long it takes. That's why I don't like working on other people's cars. The lighting is helped by a big white garage door reflecting sunlight on my car.

@steve6631 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! Your video was the best of many videos I reviewed.

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you reviewed my video

@dirtbikejaydolla 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video helped me figure out how to tighten the belt on a 2004 Avalon, which was making a loud squealing noise at startup.

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@michaelbiechler4609 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. This was short and to the point. Great job.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Biechler thanks, short and to the point is my style

@justinlove8667 8 жыл бұрын

His voice is very calming. If i ever receive some bad news i wouldn't mind if he delivered it :)

@speedkar99 8 жыл бұрын

+Justin Love Haha that's funny. I've never had that kind of feedback before, thanks.

@iliketowatchthis 7 жыл бұрын

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@ZDUTCH1 6 жыл бұрын

Haha so true!

@waltsali 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, solved my loose belt noise problem on my Solara V6, 2007 & saved some time & money. Thanks for your time & efforts. w.s.-

@MrRainbowrooster 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to video this. I really needed this video.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+MrRainbowrooster glad it helped!

@shawnnoname9291 2 жыл бұрын

ya everyone else showing the serpatine belt . TY couldnt figure out that bolt on the power steering . you helped alot man

@russdoesebay130 6 жыл бұрын

Straight forward and to the point. Thanks for the great video.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+digital.thrift That's my style.

@kevinmcneil3492 4 жыл бұрын

You're the man. Yesterday I did this for my 2002 Toyota Highlander V6 and it was a perfect tutorital. For the Highlanders tho - they dont have that extra bolt for the AC pump. You just release the tensioner and thats it. Thanks again man!

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. You mean the power steering pump?

@kevinmcneil3492 4 жыл бұрын

@@speedkar99 lol whichever one that was NOT the alternator belt lol

@joelberry1826 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and I agree with all the others. Wish I had found this sooner but will be handy when I replace my power steering belt on my 04 Solora 3.3

@hayksamvelyan 11 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is identical to the 97-01 ES300 procedure. I like how you gave up on using a ratchet and switched to an air tool haha

@martyvie4516 3 жыл бұрын

Best video for belt replacement! The diagrams and the way you explain it make it so easy! You must be a real Toyota/Lexus certified Technician! Thank you for taking the time and energy to show the world

@Captain_911 2 жыл бұрын

Crisfix and you are the best mechanic in the world.

@ironsave3201 2 жыл бұрын

Echo the sentiment. Couldn’t find that 2nd bolt. Thanks so much.

@knightrayjack 5 жыл бұрын

This really helped me out, i had no diagram umder my hood so i was at a loss. thanks for the help boss.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. You are right, older cars used to have a belt diagram.

@amconnor1111 5 ай бұрын

just wanted to say thanks. I just did this repair and this video was great!

@speedkar99 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@speedkar99 10 жыл бұрын

@ Steve Excalibur I usually tighten my belts until they flex in the middle by less than 1/2 of the belt's width. If its too loose it will screech on cold starts.

@PeterMurrayj 4 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my belt and it was screeching, good to know!

@jacobbarry2585 4 жыл бұрын

You the man! Same process with 2004 3.3 highlander

@LFDS94 5 жыл бұрын

Once agian you've kept me on the road thanks a million

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@arnaldonovaes 10 жыл бұрын

congratulation Your video was the most informative specially to adjust and replace the ps belt. thx

@speedkar99 10 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help :)

@EvilTwinRC51 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Saved me some frustration and time!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+EvilTwinRC51 glad it helped

@wbay96 4 жыл бұрын

It works well to use a phillips screwdriver in the bolt slot to tension the power steering belt. The method you show with the flat blade screwdriver going somewhere above the belt is way more difficult. Also, it's possible to get the belts on without prying with a screwdriver...safer for your belts too. Thanks for the video...worked great for a 2004 Highlander 6 cylinder.

@lasTTrump33 Жыл бұрын

Your comment really helped me thank you

@vatoote8343 3 жыл бұрын

It worked like a charm also for me 2002 lexus es 300

@ABetterHorizoncomTampa 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. The job was a snap! Thank you.

@speedkar99 8 жыл бұрын

+A Better Horizon.com Thanks

@Weolson 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy. This is the engine in my Toyota Camry and I’ve been looking for this for so long lol

@ewzm 7 жыл бұрын

The power steering pump pivot bolt on top of and slightly behind the pulley is the most hidden and difficult to access bolt I have ever experienced. No wonder you could not show us how you got your ratchet on it! At first I did not believe it was even there and I was going to tell you so. I finally found it by feel only. I could not get enough clearance with my older Craftsman 1/2" ratchet, so I put the 12mm 12 point socket on a breaker bar and was then able to get enough clearance to get a bite on it. After breaking it loose, I switched a 3/8" ratchet to further loosen it. My Chilton manual makes no mention of the pivot bolt, only of the belt tension adjusting bolt which passes through the slotted bracket. Thank you for this helpful video. I wish I would have watched it first and learned the proper loosening sequence before breaking the alternator belt tension adjusting bolt in half.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Westlund I'm glad you got the bolt loose. Your right, that bolt is difficult to get to, your pretty much doing it by feel.

@JDMFiyah 6 жыл бұрын

I’m struggling to get something around that bolt just this moment haha btw great vid

@YulaTsheringSherpa 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was very very helpful, coffee is on me!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Yula Tshering Sherpa I'm glad you found it useful :)

@williamm200 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome great tutorial , thanks ! 😀

@yakgelder 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative, well done! Thank you for the help. 👍

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helps

@hlhouser8811 7 жыл бұрын

I just want to say, "Thank you so much, speedkar99!" After reviewing several videos to perform this belt change, yours is the one that truly helped. The diagrams were extremely beneficial (for me, at least). I had to let up more tension than I had expected and also had to get a little physical with the alternator itself to get it to shift, but I couldn't have done any of this without your DIY video. Been out of work for a few weeks, and I sure couldn't have afforded someone doing for me. Wish I could buy you lunch! Thanks, again! ~HL

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+HL Houser Thank you and I am glad my video helped you out.

@007gamechanger 6 жыл бұрын

speedkar99 do I have to set the timing on the alternator belt just like we do it for timing belt?

@gregm4398 5 жыл бұрын

@@007gamechanger no

@rajinderbrar6934 4 жыл бұрын

@@007gamechanger it is not necessary to set the timing on the alternator, because i don't think there is some thing like that on the alternator but if you just have to then you can set the time on your clock and tie that clock to the alternator. and that should do it. you can use a wrist watch also if the clock does not fit.

@808pyroboom 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid just got done installing the new one. Much help with vid great work man

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped

@denzelnuke1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful. Both the location and size of wrenches for the bolts were very helpful. The only difference is how difficult it is to break loose these bolts if they haven't been loosened before! On my 2002 Highlander for the power steering bolt, I used a breaker bar, a six point socket, a small extension, placed it on the bolt from the wheel well, then reached through the hood to grab the breaker bar and loosen the bolt. Took quite a while to figure out this approach.

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

+denzelnuke1 Yes that power steering bolt is in a tight spot and is on there really tight.

@2moon2mars 9 жыл бұрын

+denzelnuke1 I have the same car and had to do the same thing. My kid's hands are slightly smaller than mine; he could get his hand in there and I couldn't. Very very tight.

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

You could remove the dog-bone engine mount and its bracket from the engine, which would give you clear access to swinging the ratchet from the top.

@jsimmons3090 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Well put! Thanks

@TheSquidtone 9 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for the great videography. I was struggling with loosening the power steering pump. I only have a Haynes manual and they had the infamously classic vague description: "loosen the bolts". Due to the location of the pump, it's not obvious where the top bolt is. Your video showed the elusive bolt! Thanks! (by the way, get some u-joints and extensions for your ratchets!)

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

+Dave Miles Thanks for the comment. I don't like U joints, they have too much play and tend to flip flop sideways instead of turning the bolt.

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Impact gun style universals work much better, even when not using an impact.

@kfm908 6 жыл бұрын

I just finished installing a new alternator belt on my 2004 Solara. thanks for this video.It is a good idea to use penetrating oil on the bolts and let it work for an hour or so.Those bolts can break.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Procedure is the same on the solara too

@jakelowk559 3 жыл бұрын

Same here I’m replacing both belts on my 04 Solara 3.3 as well

@gregm4398 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. Very well made and very helpful.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!!

@arcvidelos8008 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot speedkar99 ! This is the best video on changing these belts.

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@ewzm 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful. I always get those adjusting bolts mixed up.

@rqbrown1 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thank you

@TheStpeteboy 7 жыл бұрын

I need your help! I am replacing the alternator on my dad's 98 es 300. For some reason I can't figure out yet, Bolt C or the tension bolt the alternator will not stay flat. As I tighten the bolt to tighten the belt, It keeps going cocked upwards and not flat on the bracket! any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

@lesliehorwinkle 7 жыл бұрын

Nice videos, I used them for a timing belt, good job.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Leslie Horwinkle Glad you found them helpful.

@nastybeastguy 7 жыл бұрын

Saved my day man Thank you so much!!!!!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+PETER DAWSON wow I'm glad it saved your day!

@samia8380 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Thanks bro

@SM-eg7kr 10 жыл бұрын

How do you know when the belts are tight enough?

@florenciofontecillaphdmba.290 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks very much.

@alwynli8493 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I replaced my Power Steering and Alternator belts on my Lexus RX330. The power steering belt is very hard to remove and put on. I had to remove the 2 bolts that was holding the power steering motor. Once remove it is was so much easier to put on the belt. Just a little feed back.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Alwyn Li Yup agreed, the power steering belt is a bit tough on these v6 engines, especially trying to tension with a crow bar.

@michaelperine2780 7 жыл бұрын

For the v6 do I need to take the right wheel off and go through the wheel well to get to the power steering belt?

@ewzm 7 жыл бұрын

It might be possible, but I think that may make a difficult job even harder.

@dkgrace6743 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very clear and precise. Now to go out and do it myself. :)

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it

@benelliott2565 3 жыл бұрын

Smart and well informed video 👍!! Thank you

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@anthonypena1610 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

@CesarPerez-ul5eq 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Others videos I sew those guys were afraid to get their hands dirty.

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@alonsofuerte6280 4 жыл бұрын

thanks es muy bueno tu vídeo

@bkay47 5 жыл бұрын

Saved my night thank u

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@Chevycpe 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.....Thank you !!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Chevycpe thanks

@CarlRMauri 6 жыл бұрын

not JUST GOOD, OUTSTANDING!! AND THANK YOU P.S. I AGREE WITH JUSTIN BELOW "calming voice" I add: " he should be a therapist, but Lexus hourly rate is probably higher ;)" happy holidays and thank you

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Carl R. Mauri haha thanks! Do I really have a calming voice? I thought it was quite annoying

@rodcros 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+Rod Croskery it sure is. Thanks

@jumaalbalushi6881 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.. May God bless you

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@jose5890587 9 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial, thanks for posted, any one with a little bit of mechanical apptitud can do it thanks to you.

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

Jose Camacho Thanks

@jbl9694 7 жыл бұрын

thank you! life and money saver!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it helped!

@PerryCallas 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I discovered today that I didn't need to loosen the bottom bolt to adjust the tension. Instead, I loosened the top left bolt, then used the tensioner bolt to adjust the tension. For a while I thought I had to loosen the bottom bolt, but once the top one was loose, the tensioner worked fine. Then tightening the top left bolt buttoned it up.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Progresshiv alternator or power steering? I'm confused

@PerryCallas 6 жыл бұрын

I think this belt runs both the steering pump and the alternator.

@terrybo5924 Жыл бұрын

@@PerryCallasI might be wrong but those are different belts. At least on my 02 camry SE it is.

@ehw1615e 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@speedkar99 7 жыл бұрын

+ehw1615e thanks

@Debo952 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for doing these videos. I was able to replace my belts. However now when I start the car I hear a quick squeal then it goes away. Do I have it on too tight or too loose?

@fauguy23 Жыл бұрын

I noticed other videos show them loosening the Alternator pivot bolt first, then the pench and tension bolt to remove the belt. Then when to put it back on they pull up on the alternator (since it's loose) and while they pull it up, tighten the alternator pivot bolt, then the front tension bolt, and lastly the pench polt.

@virginiamarine6844 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Speedkar99! I would like to add that I had a very difficult time putting the new AC belt on because it was so tight, but after taking the adjuster bolt out and using a prybar between the CV axle housing and the bottom part of the pump, I was able to easily slip on the belt. Of course I had to use the prybar again to place the bolt back in the hole going the other direction! But I honestly couldn't have done this without your great tutorial. Great job dude. Now we need a better way to replace the spark plugs!!!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Virginia Marine thanks I'm glad my tutorial helped. I think you meant the power steering belt not the ac belt.

@virginiamarine6844 6 жыл бұрын

Right! Thank you for the correction. It's been almost a week now and everything runs smooth without any squeaks!

@hitek835 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch bro!

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

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@fastechsystems404 2 жыл бұрын

At 2:56 you show a tool already in place. It would be really helpful to see the tool setup and how to approach the nut. I ultimately had to approach from below to get leverage. Could not loosen the nut via your approach. To get the rear belt on had to put large socket on front pulley and rotate. ... 1997 Camry XLE V6

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion

@mh23hm 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, does the 2003 camry v6 not have a tensioner pulley for easy belt removal and installation like the v4?

@kalbrar7169 3 жыл бұрын

When you put the new power steering belt on and put tension on it, which bolt do you tighten first?

@zellerized 8 жыл бұрын

On a 2000 es300, the top bolt for the power steering belt is super hard to access and I had to pray to get it off, literally, but it immediately came off after! I also had to remove a fuse box in the front of the engine to get to the tensioner bolt for the alternator belt. Thanks for the vid!

@zellerized 8 жыл бұрын

in addition, es330 provides much more room to work than the es300...

@speedkar99 8 жыл бұрын

+zellerized I disagree. The 97-01 generation of 1MZ-FE Camry/Solara/ES300 has way more space in the engine compartment than the 3MZ-FE 02-06 Camry / ES, I have both so that's what I can say. Yes that fuse box comes out on the Solara/ES300 to access that alternator bolt easier.

@zellerized 8 жыл бұрын

+speedkar99 -- it seemed that the 300 had less room because I had to move stuff out of the way to access the bolts on the alternator, and it was still tight for me, but in your vid of the 330 you easily slapped the wrench right on those bolts..

@zellerized 8 жыл бұрын

+zellerized -- I need that air wrench you have....

@MrShockFlashback 3 жыл бұрын

I may be going out on a limb, would you possibly know a part number for the tensioner bolt?

@camilo11315 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, I wanted to ask you if for a little more detail video for when to put the serpentine belt back. I don't know why I still don't get it. Thank you

@speedkar99 9 жыл бұрын

camilo11315 What do you not understand? Procedure is same as removal. You might need to rotate the engine to get the belts to slip onto the crank pulley.