Replacing both serpentine belts on my 95 Avy - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Black_Magic1514 · 02-07-2011, 03:21 PM

It is time to replace both of my serpentine belts on my 95 Avy. Should I attempt this myself or leave it to the pros? I am fairly mechanically inclined but I don't have a nice garage full of tools. When I was getting my car aligned the other day the mechanic said I'd have to lift the engine!?!?

If anyone has done this before and has any tips or even a step by step DIY it would be much appreciated. Otherwise I'll just look in my Haynes manual and wing it from there.

Jigg007 · 02-07-2011, 05:04 PM

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skynet1988 · 02-08-2011, 07:10 PM

Lift the engine? Mabye the mechanic meant the timing belt.....

pmesfun · 02-08-2011, 07:20 PM

+1

You with need 10,12,14mm socket/wrenches. It would be best to have a ratcheting wrench when tightening the adjusting lock bolt.

robcam13 · 02-10-2011, 09:40 PM

i say go for it. they really are not very difficult. you need to remove the right side tire and a splash shield but thats about it. the haynes manual should help.

pmesfun · 02-10-2011, 09:41 PM

+1
Don't tighten the belts too much, that can cause increased wear on bearings.

Black_Magic1514 · 02-16-2011, 09:50 AM

Awesome thanks ya'll

chuckoff · 02-22-2011, 11:52 AM

Not too difficult to replace drive belts. Not to be picking on you, but a serpentine belt is a single belt that drives all accessories. Just a terminology thing.