Serpentine belt replace on 04 new body style
#16
Changed my belt last night.
The fan in no way needs to come off or be messed with to remove/replace the belt. I don't understand why it even gets mentioned.
Just insert a 1/2 drive ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole on the tensioner and pull towards the passenger side (5.4) to release the tension. Slide the belt off the alternator and then you can let all the pressure off the tensioner, SLOWLY. Then work the belt off each pulley. Reverse the process to install the new belt.
Just insert a 1/2 drive ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole on the tensioner and pull towards the passenger side (5.4) to release the tension. Slide the belt off the alternator and then you can let all the pressure off the tensioner, SLOWLY. Then work the belt off each pulley. Reverse the process to install the new belt.
This thread was a great help in changing my serpentine belt. Thank you everyone! It took me about 30 minutes to change the belt. It took me about 10 minutes of looking over everything first, so approximately 20 minutes to put the belt on.
I would like to add a few things to these directions. First is to make sure you turn the tensioner clockwise. Also, I only have a 16" breaker bar, so I used the closed end of a 7/8" wrench on the end of my breaker bar for an extension and more leverage. Finally, a 24" screwdriver to guide the belt onto the hard to reach pulleys came in handy. My forearms are too thick to get into some of those places and this helped out a lot, especially around the A/C pulley.
#17
finally got around to doing it. been dreading it for a while. it's actually really simple. bought a breaker bar at harbor freight. removed the intake tube- one screw. turned the tensioner. removed belt. installed belt. checked to see if it was lined up right. everything good. test drive, no problems so far. the belt was brittle and cracked on the grooves and shiney as well. 132k miles on the clock. saved myself 150 bucks.
#18
#23
Changing Belt
10 minute job,
Removed Air Intake tube.
Used a breaker bar from HF, came in from driver's side and pushed down.
Slid belt off the alternator. Done. Easy.
Then started investigating what was squeaking. Spun the two top idler pulleys. ( #7 & #9 in the diagram) They seemed solid.
Spun pulley (#5 grooved), it seemed sloppy. Pretty sure that is the source
the squeak.
Noticed on the diagram that #5 is part 19A216 and #7 is the same part but that is not correct. #7 & #9 are smooth
I read the part number off the pulley (#5) and it was 6C348, which is what is listed for pulley #9. So some inaccurate info but all in all it is good.
Hoping I can get either the NSK bearing B17-102DG48 or a new pulley at the parts store. Along with another belt, probably go with Gates or Motorcraft.
Also noticed some scoring on the tensioner pulley will post a pic. Pulley spins nice, so think it is ok, but curious what would score it like that.
Bryan
Removed Air Intake tube.
Used a breaker bar from HF, came in from driver's side and pushed down.
Slid belt off the alternator. Done. Easy.
Then started investigating what was squeaking. Spun the two top idler pulleys. ( #7 & #9 in the diagram) They seemed solid.
Spun pulley (#5 grooved), it seemed sloppy. Pretty sure that is the source
the squeak.
Noticed on the diagram that #5 is part 19A216 and #7 is the same part but that is not correct. #7 & #9 are smooth
I read the part number off the pulley (#5) and it was 6C348, which is what is listed for pulley #9. So some inaccurate info but all in all it is good.
Hoping I can get either the NSK bearing B17-102DG48 or a new pulley at the parts store. Along with another belt, probably go with Gates or Motorcraft.
Also noticed some scoring on the tensioner pulley will post a pic. Pulley spins nice, so think it is ok, but curious what would score it like that.
Bryan
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#25
Yeah, its a pretty easy job to tackle by yourself (I've done it several times doing manifold work and supercharger install). Just make sure you get the belt completely set in all the pulleys or it will lead to you destroying the belt. Ask me how I know. Pulley 5 is where it is handy to have a buddy on top holding things while you get the belt in the grooves.
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