Belt routing diagram?

1. Where is the drive belt routing info?
2. What happens if you put a serpentine belt on wrong?
3. Can I change my serpentine belt myself?
4. Can you drive without a serpentine belt?
5. What happens if tensioner pulley breaks?
6. Should tensioner be replaced with serpentine belt?
7. How much slack should a serpentine belt have?

Where is the drive belt routing info?

Some vehicles have the serpentine belt diagram located on a decal somewhere in the engine compartment. But if your car does not have a decal, you can easily look up the diagram in a repair manual or repair database. Another option is to take a photo of the old belt before removal.

What happens if you put a serpentine belt on wrong?

In some instances it may be possible to install a serpentine belt the wrong way. If this happens, one or more pulleys will rotate in the WRONG direction, affecting the operation of the alternator, water pump, A/C compressor or power steering pump. This can cause major problems.

Can I change my serpentine belt myself?

Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today's automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.

Can you drive without a serpentine belt?

Under no circumstances can you drive a vehicle without a serpentine belt because the serpentine belt serves the important function of delivering antifreeze to important parts of the engine. ... Without the serpentine belt, the power steering pump, which provides hydraulic pressure, no longer functions.

What happens if tensioner pulley breaks?

When the tensioner or tensioner pulley fails, the loss of tension can cause the belt and pulleys to make high-pitched rattling or chirping noises. If the pulley bearing completely fails, it can also cause a squealing or even a grinding noise. Symptom 2: Knocking or slapping. ... This can cause a slapping or knocking noise.

Should tensioner be replaced with serpentine belt?

Tensioners add pressure from an adjustable pivot point or spring mechanism to keep your serpentine belt taut as it circulates around the engine. There is no recommended timeframe in which to replace your tensioner, especially as the belt itself usually needs replacing before the tensioner does.

How much slack should a serpentine belt have?

The required measure of tension in the serpentine belt is that it should not deflect more than ½ inch when twisted either way from the middle. If twisted more, the belt is loose, and if twisted less, the belt is too tight.