Drive Belt Replacement
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In this video, we show you how to replace the belts that drive various components on your vehicle’s engine. The vehicle we’re working on is a 3rd Generation Toyota 4runner but the technique we use to replace the belts is similar to most vehicles on the road.
Belts are usually tensioned with some type of adjuster unless it’s an older classic car that doesn’t have adjusters. To remove a belt, you loosen a pivot bolt, loosen the lock nut for the adjuster, and then loosen the adjuster bolt to remove tension on the belt. Installation of the belt is the reverse. Some belts are tensioned with idler pulleys and the concept is the same. Loosen the lock nut for the pulley and then loosen the adjuster to move the pulley and release tension on the belt so you can remove it.
To access some belts, a skid plate might have to be removed, and in the case of the 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner we were working on, the front skid plate needs to be removed to access the AC Belt.
**Here’s Torque Specs for the 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner:
AC Idler Pulley Lock Nut - 29 ft-lbf
Power Steering Pivot Bolt - 32 ft-lbf
Power Steering Adjuster Lock Nut - 32 ft-lbf
Alternator Pivot Bolt - 38 ft-lbf
Alternator Adjuster Lock Nut - 25 ft-lbf
**Here’s the Belt Tensions for a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner:
Power Steering Belt - 85 to 120 +/- 20 lbf
Alternator Belt - 100 +/- 20 lbf
AC Belt - 100 +/- 20 lbf
**Accurate belt tensions are important. If the belt is too loose, it can slip on the pulleys and not drive the vehicle component as effectively. If the belt is too tight, you put excess stress on the pulley bearings and they will prematurely fail.
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Thanks so much for the tutorial! I'm a new auto student and never worked much on cars before, you showing the service manual with the diagrams and specs is GOLD!! Got my 4runner snapped belt replaced in no time =)
Good to hear our video helped you out and welcome to the World of Auto Mechanics. It's a cool thing to get into because you're learning all the time, it is practical because it can save you tons of money and it's very rewarding when you can perform a job successfully for yourself or somebody else. Happy Wrenching!
Tim you are so helpful to all of us late to the 3rd gen T4R hype train in 2021, doing all my basic maintenance thanks to your videos, youve saved me so much money!
Hey Bro, that's great to hear our videos are helping you work on your rigs and you're saving lots of money in the process. Hearing back from people like yourself helps keep us motivated to keep making videos. So Thanks and Happy Wrenching!
Tim and (Shawn, Shaun, Sean)- Thank you for the tutorial! I followed along with the video step by step. I would not have won any completion records, but got it done. As a certified desk jockey, I cannot thank you enough for the content you both provide.
Happy (at times) wrenching!
Hey Brian, join the club. I am not a fast mechanic in the least bit. Even when I know a job really well, it still takes me a long time. But, you know what? That's ok. If we get the job done right, who cares how long it takes us.
You're very welcome. It's also true wrenching isn't always a pleasant experience, but when you get done and have that sense of accomplishment, it's a pretty cool feeling. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
whenever I'm about work on my truck, I always watch your video in advance for little tips here and there even if it's a straight forward job. Thank you for always putting out helpful content Timmy!
You're very welcome. It's great to hear you view our videos as a valuable resource. Happy Wrenching!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Excellent job of explaining the procedure while providing great close-up shots.
You're welcome Michael. We're glad you like the video and thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
Fantastic video. Thanks to you I am ready to change my belts on my 4runner. Standing ovation.
We're happy you like it. You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment and good luck with the job. Happy Wrenching!
My respect for Timmy. You encourage me to do things my self. Don’t stop making videos
Thanks. Our goal is to empower people to do their own wrenching and it's always nice to hear we are doing just that. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I don't see us stopping making videos for a long time but who knows what curveballs life will throw at us. Right now, we have no intention of stopping.
Thanks Timmy! My power steering belt needed replacing so I just did all three. Your video made it very clear and easy to understand everything.
Good to hear our video helped you out Joe.
I changed mine over the weekend and changed the AC Idler pulley too which i suspect caused the hissy sound. Lucky enough i did’nt break any bolt. Thanks Tim for a very detailed video. Greetings from Chicago.
Hey Francisco, good job getting it done. Glad our video helped you out and you're very welcome. Stay safe and Happy Wrenching!
Another great DIY video, thank you for the time you and Sean put into this!
You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to let us know you like it.
Thanks Timmy...... Not as easy as it sounds. Then again its been 20yrs since I wrenched, however the video and your verbal instruction were a big help along with patience and common sense.
Will return for other tips👍 02 Tacoma grateful owner.....
Hey Morris, Great to hear our video helped you out. Welcome back to the Wonderful World of Wrenching!
Thank you for the video. Got my belts changed last night with your help.
1toedrag You're welcome. Glad our video helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
To change the power steering belt I removed the air filter housing and took the nut all the way off of the adjustment bolt; without doing that the belt still would not slip over the third pulley.
I highly appreciate your complete explanation of everything else, regardless. Thank you!👍👍
Yeah, taking the air filter box out is an option to improve access to the adjuster bolt. I'm not sure why you couldn't just back off the adjuster bolt enough to get the belt off. Anyway, glad our video helped you out.
I appreciate that your camera "moves in " from a distance. It gives the viewer a reference point to locate. So often the videography on TH-cam is the weak link. Bad sound or shaky camera or ... Thanks.
Hey Steve, it's interesting that you mention this because sometimes when I'm going through the video footage, I forget to tell people where we're at in the engine compartment or under the vehicle so people know what they're looking at. In our transmission swap video, I noticed we didn't do the greatest job on some clips letting the viewer know what side of the transmission we were on.
When we first started, we were using the internal mic on my GoPro Hero 2. People complained about the audio and I didn't get it until we started using an external mic and could hear the difference. We could improve the sound if I was tethered to a lapel mic but that doesn't sound like the greatest idea when I'm crawling around under the rig and having to make several visits to the toolbox for things.
We still get shaky shots because it's hard to eliminate that when you have to get the camera into tight spots but I guess we're doing a decent job in that department. When we can, we use a tripod, but when you need to get the camera into a tight area to show the detail we want, you have to hold the camera in your hand or on a small stick.
The GoPro Hero 5 Sean bought for us definitely upped our game in the resolution department. The shots are do crisp now. It's like watching an HD movie.
Thanks for the comment Steve. Happy Wrenching!
Just bought a 3rd Gen 5sp. with a stuck-on-all-the-time fan clutch. I'll do the drive belts while the fan is off, looks like it'll be a fair bit easier working around in there without the fan. Thanks for a great video--very meticulous!
You're very welcome! Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for making this detailed video on replacing these belts!
You're welcome.
can’t thank you enough, thanks man... video saved this novice... did it today... incredibly helpful and guided.
You're welcome. Great to hear our video helped you out. You just proved with the right information and the right tools you were able to do your own wrenching. Things don't always go right and that's when the right level of patience comes in. Pretty cool sense of accomplishment isn't it? Welcome to the club!
Awesome video. My 4runner power steering belt was squealing like crazy. I guess it had loosened up over time after the timing belt was changed. This video showed me how to tighten it up.
Hey Rob, Glad our video helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment and letting us know. Happy Wrenching!
Thanks Timmy! Just finished up my 02 Tacoma, it was a breeze, you walked me right through it step by step
Keith Coulson You're welcome Keith. Good to hear our video helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment and letting us know.
Great work guys
Timmy - Thanks for this instruction! With your guidance I was able to tackle this job. My A/C idler spindle bolt was frozen to the A/C mounting bracket, and I snapped the adjusting bolt while trying to remove it. However, I was able to extract the idler and bolt and have a new one on the way (doing without A/C for the time being). The video gave me the confidence to overcome this obstacle. Lastly, I found it much easier to access the PS adjusting bolt by removing the air box (not sure if anyone else stated this in their comments, sorry if its a repeat). Thanks again, I've gotten a lot of maintenance completed on my '04 Tacoma with your help.
Thanks for your comment JPC437. We like hearing from our viewers about their successes & struggles. We too run into snags which is just part of the automotive process. But it’s great to hear you felt empowered from our video to try it yourself. This is the exact reason we make videos like this is to help people like you do their own repairs.
A broader comment: I appreciate the detailed steps, in conjunction with references to the FSM. But at the same time not hitting folks over the head with it, and providing a real world point of view. Keep doing what you're doing!
+1 on removing the air box. It's only like three bolts, 2 clamps, and a plug but really makes that PS bolt a lot easier to remove
@@KennyGranger Thanks. That’s a great idea, I’m about to get to doing this and I noticed how tight it was getting my hand in there with a wrench and at the right angle. This idea should definitely help! I also wish it wasn’t so hot down here, in the Texas, RGV… makes the work harder LOL!
Thanks again guys. I had another successful repair. Couldn’t have done without y’all. I recommend; like someone already mentioned, removing the air box. You will have a huge space benefit accessing the bolt to loosen the P.S belt. Only hang up I had was when I went to torque the lock not on the alternator the stud broke. It served well, I salute it🫡
Gnna have to order it from Toyota tmrw. It’s an easy fix, so overall it went great!
You're welcome, Israel. As they say, shit happens. I stripped a bolt today on the locking mechanism for my driver door. The door lock actuator motor needed replacing. I know I didn't cross thread the screw. It just decided to strip.
@@TimmyTheToolman yes the unexpected is sometimes around the corner. I got your email and will do.
This was helpful! I replaced my power steering belt and tightened the alternator belt. The power steering adjuster bolt was horrible to access with a box end wrench, and obviously a socket doesn't fit in there. A ratcheting wrench like you have seems almost mandatory. Everything else was easy enough to access.
Yes, definitely invest in a set of ratcheting flex head box end wrenches. They are worth their weight in gold. Glad our video helped you out. Thanks for commenting.
I found it was a little easier(or easier to see anyway) if you remove the air filter housing when trying to get at the adjustment bolt for the power steering pump. Thanks again for all your videos!
Yes, that's a good technique removing the air box to get at that power steering belt adjuster. Good job getting the job done. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!
Just did all 3 today. Good lord does my idle sound much better!! No more squeaky start up
Good job getting it done.
And, it's just plain more fun to work with the right tools.
That handlebar is pretty bada$$ BTW.
Yes, having the right tool for the job is nice. However, I'm always impressed with the ingenuity of people who make do with what they have. I like buying tools and I've dropped quite a bit of coin lately preparing for different repairs and mods. Making these videos has been fun. My buddy Sean and I make a good team because I research the repairs and buy any necessary tools and he takes care of all the video production. Sean's skills are getting really good. I'm really impressed with the last two videos we put out. Everything is really clear for anyone watching the videos.
I've mostly had a clean cut look but I might keep the handlebar mustache for a while.
Thx for posting the video tutorial I just completed install! Next project transmission cooler install.
You're welcome Joshua. Good to hear our videos are helping you out. Have fun with the trans cooler install.
THANK YOU TIM!!! YOURE A BLESSING TO US ALL 👍🏽
You're very welcome Andrew!
Great video, way better than the others I found! Really helpful to see some of the hard to find bolts and the way you may change tools to fit the situation. Layman terms are great! Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment. We're happy to know you found our video helpful and you're very welcome. Happy Wrenching!
Thanks again for taking the time to do these. Good job!
You're very welcome. We're here to help. Glad you like the video.
Thank for these awesome videos! I used the part resource you shared with me. I also saw the alternator video and changed the brushes on my alternator. My Taco is back to normal!
Very Cool! It's great to hear you're getting some good use from our videos. Stay tuned because we have lots more videos coming down the pipe.
Thank you so much for this video! I really appreciate you taking the time to make these, cheers to Timmy!!!🎉
You'e very welcome.
Your video was the easiest to follow thanks for your help 👍
You're very welcome. Glad our video helped you out.
Thank you for making this video. This helped me a lot!
You're very welcome and great to hear our video helped you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment to let us know.
Beers to you! Great job and very clear instructions for your rookie mechanic fans. Thanks
Glad you like the video. You're very welcome.
Thanks for the vids you've help me out alot with the 3.4
You're very welcome Paul. Glad you're finding our videos helpful. Happy Wrenching!
this is going gold - thank you!!!
You're welcome Jeff. Glad our video is helping you out.
Thanks Timmy the Toolman, I just replace them on my 03 taco over the weekend, I didn't have a tension guage, I did it by feel, hopefully I didn't over tighten them!
You're welcome Sean. Going by feel is totally fine. As long as you have around 1/2" deflection in the belt, that's about right. Good job getting it done. Happy Wrenching!
Thanks. Your video is really helpful.
You're welcome John. Glad you found the video helpful.
Great video Timmy... Thousand thanks... without any waste...
Greatings from Venezuela...!!
Thanks German. You're very welcome Our Venezuelan Toyota Brother.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thaaaaat's Right....!!! 🦾🦾 God Bless you Toyota Brother...
Thank you for this video !
You're very welcome Arnold!
Good informative video
Great video. I have an extremely loud squeak that I think is a pulley in my 04 Tacoma. Same engine. Your explanation is perfect so that I can tackle this myself. It might take me an afternoon, but I won’t need to pay any one. :)
Thanks. Glad you like the video. You can handle this job no problem. Hope it goes smooth for you.
@@TimmyTheToolman Yep. It went smoothly. The squeak is gone, but so is the groaning sound that was there for months that I didn't even realize was also caused by that pulley. It sounds like a brand new truck again. I can't thank you enough - leaving all the details in your video is a huge advantage. I watched a couple other 15ish minute videos before yours and they were no help at all.
@@watts300 Glad to hear it went well for you and the detail we offered in our video was helpful to you getting the job done. Honestly, this is the BIG difference between our videos and most of the rest out there. We aren't afraid of posting a really long detailed video because we know that extra detail will help people out, especially people new to turning wrenches. Yes, people have short attention spans these days and are looking for a short and sweet video to help them out. But, if that short and sweet video lacks the detail required for someone to be successful, then it's pretty much worthless. Thanks for taking the time to comment and share you success story with us. We appreciate it very much. Happy Wrenching!
Another great video. Thanks guys
Chasin' Simplicity We're glad you like the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
Timmy The Toolman of course. Just replaced the alternator and battery. Belts were replaced not too long ago but my ac idler pulley is starting to make noise so going to swap that out next and your video shows that it looks easy to get to. Thanks!
Thanks, this helped a ton with my own job
Good to hear Robert. You're welcome.
Thank you Timmy! Just did mine on an 02. Everything went smooth till I came across the PS pump adjuster bolt. Stupid AC line run right infront of it. I named that bolt $hit head! Haha!
Got it done without taking fan off.
Yeah, that PS adjuster bolt is hard to get to. A flex-head ratcheting box-end wrench seems to be the right tool for that. The fan definitely gets in your way when reaching in there to get on that bolt.
Good job getting it done. Happy Wrenching!
Wow, You are a BLESSING 🙏 Thank You so very Much
Thanks and you're very welcome.
I had a squealing A/C belt, that's the reason I watched the video. I purchased the OTC tool. Thanks for the advice. It made the job so much easier. I did have an issue and like you it was with the alternator. The pivot bolt started to tighten and then it just kept spinning. Prior owner told me he replaced the alternator. I ordered a new bolt and mounting bracket. Ill let you know how it goes. The A/C belt no longer squeals! The power steering belt was in spec. Great video as usual.
Good job Brian. Glad our video helped you out.
@@TimmyTheToolman Update!! My new pivot bolt came in. The one that was in it was way to short, no wonder it wouldn't tighten properly. New bolt works perfectly and I tightened it to spec. Now for a new problem. As I was tightening the adjuster lock nut I broke it off. I never got to the 25 Ftlbs as indicated in the manual so I did some checking. The manual calls for 18.5 Nm which converts to 13.6 Ftlbs. Man what a difference. I should have figured something was wrong but I just kept turning the wrench. Off to the dealership on Monday to order a new one. This will be an easy fix.
You've said before in a prior video to not always trust the manual. This is one of those times.
Thanks again for the video. You are such an encouragement
@@gbrianmullinax8448 Yeah, the manuals sometimes make mistakes, some more egregious than others. Great to hear you're getting it sorted out. You're very welcome. Happy Wrenching!
Tanks Timmy good bleessing
Thank you so much for putting out these great videos. I am just learning to work on my own vehicles and it's very rewarding to know you did it yourself and saved lots of money by not passing someone else to do it. May I ask where do you get the repair manual that you have. Do you have to get from dealer or can it be purchased elsewhere. Again thank you for very detailed videos!
Hey Michael, I agree with you that working on your own rig can be very rewarding. The sense of accomplishment is pretty darn cool not to mention all the money you save yourself.
I bought my 2 volume FSM set off Ebay. I bet if you search today, you'll find a set for sale for your year 3rd Gen. If you do a Google search, you can also find online versions as well. I personally like the physical books so that's why I bought them. I paid around $300 over 4 years ago but I think the average price has dropped to more like $150 for a set.
We're glad you like our channel and are getting good use out of our videos. People like you that take the time to share your success stories fuel our desire to keep making videos. So, thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
Thanks for the video. One thing that might help people, easiest way to get to power steering tension bolt is to go through passenger side wheel well. Don't even have to remove tire. Pull back splash guard in front corner, and you can reach bolt with ratchet and 12" or so extension. I found that bolt difficult to get to inside engine bay.
Hey Andrew, I agree. I noticed this a while after we shot the video. I got in through the wheel well just like you said with a long extension and I was able to back off the power steering tensioner a lot easier. I did find one of the AC lines gets in the way a bit but it's definitely doable to get onto the tensioner bolt. Somebody has also mentioned that they just removed the air box to have an easier time getting onto the tensioner bolt too. Thanks for sharing your technique. Happy Wrenching.
I cut the shrouds in half, top and bottom. Two bolts in each. Makes any work MUCH easier.
Hmmm. Never heard of this but not a bad idea. Thanks for sharing.
Nice job good good video production good lighting it was very helpful I don't have an owner's manual on this old 96 add to go in there and try to figure it out when you're old school like me would have been nearly impossible to find all the secret tensioners and stuff just by Guess work😊
You're welcome Mark. I'm glad our video helped you out.
good job Tim . another nice professional video. enjoy your beer. :)
Thanks Henry. We always enjoy the beers.
awesome videos!
We're happy you like what we're doing. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
Thank you
You're welcome Victor.
Great video! ... I'm subscribing
Awesome. Glad we earned your subscription.
Just started getting about 1 second of noise on my 3rd gen this week. Awesome vid...gonna tighten mine up this weekend
Glad you like the video. One tip we learned after the fact is if you get the air box out of the way, it's easier to get in there with a wrench to tighten or loosen the adjuster for the power steering belt. It's still hard but the box out of the way does makes it easier.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks for the heads up. Hoping to get in there with some swivel heads and an air ratchet if my rig isn't too sized up.
@@keving7748 You're welcome. Hope it goes smooth for you.
@@TimmyTheToolman Turned out pretty anticlimactic. The belts were essentially new, but the Alternator had too much deflection. Tightened em up and we're good to go again.
@@keving7748 Well, easy fixes are nice when you get them. Savor the moment because your next job might be a major cursing session.
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Thanks for the info I replace the 3 belts yesterday
You're welcome. Good to hear our video helped you out.
Timmy The Toolman The only difficulty was the power steering pump belt I lose every bolt show on your video and I replace the 3 belts OEM Toyota but the pump don’t give sufficient room to change the factory belt so I pull out the pump and replace belt and assemble again everything works perfect.
@@ramireznico The tensioner bolt for the power steering pump is difficult to get to but not impossible. With a flex head ratcheting wrench, you can get in there via the engine compartment. Another trick I figured out recently is using a long extension with a socket to access that tensioner bolt from the passenger side wheel well. You just need to remove that front mud flap in the fender well so you can get a straight shot at the bolt.
Thanks Tim, this really helps and even though I've got the 2.7 litre (same year) , I'm hoping the procedures will be somewhat similar
They'll be similar. There will be a pivot bolt, adjuster lock nut, and adjuster bolt. There are differences out there with older vehicles with no adjusters and you have to use a pry bar wedged in somewhere to create the desired belt tension and there's also dynamic tensioners that use a heavy duty spring to maintain the desired belt tension. Good luck with the belt replacements.
@@TimmyTheToolman Ya finding a way to leverage the alt was a bear because there was nothing to leverage against. The AC was the hardest, the adjustment for it's pully is below the unit at a full arms length down.
Got it all together and learned a lesson about buying cheap vs quality belts. The alt belt was "Duralast" from Auto Zone. I set the Deflection between 1/2 & 3/4 and 7 minutes run time on the recheck and the alt belt was already coming apart! A big bummer
Warning don't buy Duralast alt belts, their crap!
@@dennyps1 That's a bummer about the belt. Sounds like your belt swaps are a little harder on the 2.7L engine.
I would love if you could do the timing belt water pump replacement. The other videos i find on that job are not even close to as good as the ones you put out. Love your channel and think if you did a video on the timing belt and water pump it would be your biggest video and pull in new subscribers. Thanks for the great stuff u put out
You're absolutely right Chad. The Timing Belt/Water Pump job is the most requested video people ask for. Sean has finally ordered all the parts and this is something we are planning to do sometime in October on his rig.
We're glad you like the videos we are making. So, if you can hold out a month or two, we'll have a good tutorial for you to follow for the Water Pump/Timing Belt job. Happy Wrenching!
Thank you sir.
SICMODS brotha!
@@TimmyTheToolman After getting no sleep at all. I'll be getting OEM belts directly from Toyota next time. Thanks for steering me in the right direction!
@@billybadass9031 You're welcome Billy.
Hey Timmy I was gonna try and fix tht loose belt this morning but what do you use to keep the pulley on the alternator from turning so you can loosen and tighten it, especially the tightening, or will it tighten w no problem ...kinda nervous lol
This is so, by far, the most detailed explanation of how to do this. All of the other examples totally fail to accurately show the bolt positions.
This comment exemplifies our mantra! We want our content to serve the shade tree mechanic and provide insight into what to expect with potentially tackling a job like this on your vehicle!
- Sean
good video mi friends
We're glad you like it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Awsum video very ez 2 follow along step by step
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Thanks Gordan! Glad you like our video. You're very welcome our Hawaiian Brother.
Ace! Thanks a lot I didn't realize it was going to be so involving to change out my three belts I had to quit got dark on me I had no idea I was so involving😮 I was raised around all the old time stuff it was so easy compared anyways the lock nut on the alternator the nut lobes are wore off I guess I'm going to have to cut the nut off and just stick a nut and bolt through the alternator locking Bolt the adjuster bolt is already missing its broken off so I might as well just cut the other one off cuz it's stripped and just put a nut bolt and washer for a lock nut anyways thanks for the video it gave me a heads up I'm doing this job also I'm going to order a radiator because I don't want the milkshake to happen in this 96 4Runner has over 330,000 MI
Great video! Appreciate the camera work showing the exact bolts and nuts involved, and the torque numbers. That nasty power steering tensioner bolt is what hung me up on my just-completed 2000 4Runner. I owe you a good chunk of the couple hundred I saved! Thanks!
Hey Sam, great to hear you found our video helpful. I did just the other day figure out a much easier way to get to that power steering tensioner bolt. If you remove part of the that fender mud flap in the passenger side wheel well, you can use a long extension to get onto the bolt. Now, it's not a strain feeling blindly around the power steering pump for that bolt head with your box end ratcheting wrench. You can comfortably turn that adjuster with a regular ratchet from the wheel well. I wish I would have thought of that when we made this video. I'm going to post a pinned comment to share this because it makes it tremendously easier. Happy Wrenching!
You're the (Tool)Man, Timmy! Thanks for that info. My hand brushed up against it when I was under the vehicle, but I never thought about whether it was removable or would provide better access. I'm going to follow your instructions on giving it a couple weeks of driving, then readdress tensions. I had watched your video all the way through before I started the job, then took you to my garage on my iPad and "single stepped" through each action. I appreciated your "mea culpa" near the end about the idler pulley, so I was prepared to give it some extra loosening... and that made the compressor belt install that much easier. Thanks again, I'll be a subscriber!
@@samjuliano5436 Hey Sam, great to hear you found this video helpful and decided to subscribe to our channel. We really appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your success story with this job. Happy Wrenching!
I wanna buy the man that invented the ratcheting wrench a beer-beers!!! : )
You and me both. I discovered those wrenches a couple years ago and what a difference they make. I've been using Gear Wrench flex head ratcheting wrenches for the most part. I also got a set of extra long, six-point flex head ratcheting wrenches from Tekton. Having the right tool makes all the difference, doesn't it?
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We appreciate the enthusiasm in your comment! #sicmods bro!
- Sean
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I knew my alternator belt needed replacing so I thought I would watch your video for some tips. I'm glad I did because I realized that I should replace all 3 belts while I'm at it. Liked and Subscribed. One question: Would it have been better to snug-up the tension bolts for each belt in the reverse order instead of installing all 3 belts and then starting the tensioning process? I appreciate that you show your mistakes and thought processes in the video instead of editing them out.
Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for subscribing to our channel. You could definitely tension each belt in the succession you got them on. The important thing is you do it. I can't even remember why I did it that way in the video but that's what I did. We don't show every mistake we do but we try to show the ones that we can see others making so they can learn from our mistakes and have an easier time with the job than we did. Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman No criticism intended. Love your helpful videos. By the way, I bought a set of Metric angle gear wrenches because I could see how much easier it was for you.
I had a friend who would tighten each screw hard, as he put them in. By the time he got to the last screws on the oil pan or valve cover, he had trouble getting the last screws started.
I learned what not to do from him.
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@@theidahodian4518 None taken. Yeah, you can learn just as much seeing things done the right way as well as the wrong way.
Thank you for this video Timmy. I’m considering doing this as a preventative. My belts look good but I noticed on my alternator belt there’s 1 hairline crack from edge to edge on the flat side, I couldn’t locate any others. Is this indicative of needing a replacement or is this normal for belt age? I read something about cracks on the smooth side being bad news.
You're welcome Ethan. As belts age, they will develop cracks and it is a good visual indicator it's time to replace it.
Awesome video 👍.... that's great you added all the parts and torque specs for this job.... As for the factory service manual - why are they so expensive? I have a '99 4Runner......anyway more power and subscribers to your channel!
I was also wondering why the FSM are so expensive but I imagine they sell for a high price because they are expensive to produce, and in a way, they kind of got you if you want to work on a particular vehicle with a certain level of confidence. The same could be said for college text books. They are really expensive because it's not like you have a choice. You need to buy the book to pass the class.
But, if you are patient, and search on a regular basis, you can probably come across the two volume set for a really fair price. I dropped $300 for my set, but I still view it as a great purchase because I've gotten so much use out of it.
I'm glad you're liking what Sean and I are doing and thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Where could I get my hands on one of these FSMs?
Always detailed with good camera work and explained well. How does anyone give this a thumbs down?
I ask myself the same question. The only answer that makes sense is there's just haters and jerks out there. I guess they think they're going to ruin our day by giving us a thumbs down. What they don't know is we don't give a shit. We know the videos we're putting out are a good reference for people to use and the high majority of feedback we get is positive.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Frank. Happy Wrenching!
There will always be someone that doesn't like what you're doing. Misery likes company!
Frankieqd the dislikes are from toyota dealers that wish we paid them to do this job
Great video as usual. My alternator needs to be changed out soon so I was thinking about replacing the belts as well. I'm not a great mechanic but I enjoy the work. How hard of a job would you rate the this job? I don't to want to get in over my head on the project. Thanks in advance.
Anthony Robots It's really not a hard job but having the right tools does make a difference. If you have regular ratchets and sockets that's sufficient but having some ratcheting flex head wrenches is a nice addition to your tool collection and I remember using one to turn the adjuster for the power steering pump. The AC belt fought me a little to get the new one on but I think it was mostly due to the fact I didn't have the idler pulley loose enough. If you're not in a rush to do the job, you can handle this job. Just take your time and you'll be fine.
Nice video... however my 91 toyota has a radiator fan that has a big ring around it preventing me from pulling the belts off like you show.
I guess i have to remove it too.
Yeah, every vehicle is a bit different. But, you'll get it done. Happy Wrenching!
I needed to recondition the nuts and bolts, but other that almost everything worked out pretty well for me. The power steering belt seems to be super tight. Even with the pivot bolt lose and the adjustment bolt removed. It seems to move the reservoir out of plumb (like 11:30 on a clock). Any idea way? BTW, even all these years later your videos are a great resource. I use them constantly. Thanks.
It sounds like you have the wrong belt on there. The belt should not still be tight with the adjuster removed.
Hey Timmy, Boy did your video come in handy. I just had to replace my belts Thanks! I have a question you might be able to help me with. I want to put a dual battery system in so it can run an ARB air compressor, should I go to a larger Alternator or is the stock 70 amp ok? Thanks again for the belt video.
Good to hear our video helped you out. As for your dual battery setup, there's a mod for installing a higher capacity alternator from a cadilac if I'm remembering correctly. Sean wants to do this mod and we will make a video for it at some point, but it won't be in the near near future.
Its so much easier to get to the power steering and alternator through the wheel well.
It doesn't always work though. Sometimes one of AC lines can get in the way of getting a socket on the adjuster bolt. When it works getting in there with extensions and a socket, it does make it immensely easier.
Could I use a smaller alternator belt and have enough adjustment to push the alternator towards the center of the vehicle like you did to get it out? I just got a 250amp alternator installed and I’m having a slight problem with clearance on some wires that are very close to my upper control arms where they stick through the fender liner. Any input would be appreciated, don’t know if you will see this though!
If you could find a belt slightly shorter it might work.
Hey Timmy, looking to do my belts. Would you recommend doing all the belts with the bando brand?
You could, but I'm a Toyota OEM parts kind of guy and I always suggest people go with OEM because that's the safest option. I do use aftermarket parts sometimes, but for something like drive belts, I'd just order them through my local dealership or from an online Toyota parts seller to save some money.
Hey Timmy, by any chance do u have a link to a video on replacing the timing belt, water pump and thermostat on the 3rd gen 4runners?
The video we made adding an external trans cooler shows replacing the thermostat. th-cam.com/video/2nVbwe2t2T8/w-d-xo.html
We haven't filmed a Timing Belt / Water Pump job yet but it's coming soon. We're going to do it on Sean's truck. We were going to do it much earlier this year, but when his transmission went out, it became the priority.
Timmy The Toolman: O ok, totally get you. I've tried watching other videos on this, but i don't feel too comfortable using them. I feel more confident using ur guidance and advice, especially the attention you give to detail. So I'd rather wait for a video from u on the. Learning alot from you, and can't wait for the vid on the timing belt!!!
What roof rack do you have on your 3rd gen
Sean has a Gobi stealth rack.
Hi Timmy/Sean...after watching this video I think it would of been easier to have removed the radiator fan for easier access to all bolts & nuts/ tensioner. As always thanks for All Your GREAT VIDEOS
Yazmin
Venice Beach CA ⛱
Hey Yazmin, I have to be honest that you're the first person who has ever suggested removing the radiator to make it easier to do drive belt renewals. While I do agree it would make it easier, are you really saving any time because draining the coolant, removing the upper and lower radiator hoses, removing the fan shroud, and finally removing the radiator takes some time? Then, once the belts are all replaced, you have to put the radiator back in, hoses back on, fan shroud back on, fill the system with coolant and finally burp the system of air. Now, if you were planning on doing a radiator replacement in conjunction with this job, then your suggestion would absolutely make sense. If the person is not planning on replacing the radiator, I don't think your suggestion would save any time, rather it would cost you more time. With the right tools and technique, replacing these belts is pretty easy. One thing that has been suggested that I do agree with is removing the air box to make access to the power steering tensioner easier. Pulling the air box is very easy and quick and the hardest tensioner to access is that power steering tensioner so this makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the comment.
@@TimmyTheToolman Radiator Fan ONLY not the Radiator itself guess u misunderstood me 😃
@@yazming1720 Oh yeah, i did misread what you said. Sorry about that.
@@TimmyTheToolman
No Worries...they say people do that...NOT that it's ever happened to Me
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I need just do the ac belt .. do I need to remove power steering belt to get to it ?
Yes, you would.
Hey Tim, I hear some squeaking (from the alternator pulley i think) when I increase the electrical load so 1st thing I did was test the belt tension using Gates 91132 Belt Tension Tester and it tested 180lbf. Toyota manual says used belt should be 100lbf so does the belt need to be loosened? It doesn't seem tight and if anything I thought I might have to tighten it before I measured...
Sounds like that tension gauge might not be the most accurate then. Try doing it the old-fashioned way and just check the amount of deflection the belt has midway between the alternator and fan pulley. You should have around 1/2-3/4" deflection. Deflection means how much the belt moves up and down as you push and pull on it. You can tell if it's too tight or too loose just by the feel but you could also get a ruler or tape measure in there to see how much movement there is.
It would be my guess that the belt is too loose based off what you're telling me. Let me know what you find out when you do the deflection test.
Hey Tim, thanks for the response! As it turns out I was reading the gauge wrong AND using the wrong gauge... 91132 measures 100-300lbs vs 91107 which measures 30-150lbs. I used the latter AND made sure I read it right and the belt tested at 50lbs. Way loose! I inspected the belt and it's got cracks so I decided to just replace it instead of putting more stress on it by increasing the tension. Of course it's the 3rd belt so I have to remove the other 2 to get it out... 1st belt came out OK, the 3rd (alternator) I already had off dangling there but the 2nd one is being a pain. I got the idler pulley lock nut loose, no problem but the bottom adjuster bolt, well it's almost all the way out but it's not releasing the tension off the pulley! I'll have to ask the experts on the forums... :(
You must be talking about the AC belt. it's a little bit harder to get off but you can do it. Just make sure you have that idler pulley wayyyy loose. I struggled a bit with it because I thought I had the idler pulley loose enough but I was wrong. Once I loosened it more, I was able to get the belt off and the new one back on.
For that AC idler pulley , you first have to loosen the center bolt on the pulley. That center bolt basically locks the pulley in place. Once you loosen that center bolt, it will allow the pulley to loosen as you release tension with the lower adjustment bolt.
If the pulley is still not releasing when you're backing off the adjustment bolt, it must just be hanging up a bit. I'd grab a plastic or rubber mallet and pound the the pulley upwards towards the motor to get it to move and release tension on the belt.
No need to go to the forums.
Hey great videos. I’m from the uk and have a 3rd gen surf/4Runner. I changed my belts after one snapped and other 2 were perishing. The ac belt is good and the front alternator belt is good with good tension but the other alternator belt at the back seems too loose. Both those belts tension together as they are on the same pulleys. What could cause this? Am I missing something? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also looking from underneath, I can see the belt better and it’s way looser than the other. 😮 cheers.
You did miss something. You said you had two alternator belts, but you only have one and the other is a power steering belt. They all have their own separate tensioner. All the belts tension separately unless your rig is set up differently. The inner most belt is the alternator belt. If you watch the video, you'll see how to tension them all.
@@TimmyTheToolman yeah I have a different set up. I have a 1997 3.0d 1kzte engine. I’ve found lots of useful videos and I know I’m setting it up right but just stumped on why that one belt is loose. Thought maybe something is up with a pulley?
@@davidkillick8120 I wish I could help you but I'm not familiar with that engine.
@@TimmyTheToolman no worries. You’ve already helped with other videos on various jobs that are the same on my rig. So thank you.
Could this be a possible solution to the well known squealing noise being made upon ignition?
One of your belts is probably a little loose.
Hey Timmy, if I just wanna tighten the belt on the alternator do i have to loosen the very top nut, or do i just loosen the lock nut so I can adjust the tensioner nut...bc thr are 3 nuts on tht alternator tht have to do with its drive belt right?
Hey Israel, you have to loosen the lock nut AND the pivot bolt for the tensioner to be able to adjust the belt tension. If you don't loosen the pivot bolt, tightening the adjuster will do nothing. The alternator pivots on that upper long bolt and it has to be loose so the alternator can move when the adjuster is tightened to take slack out of the belt.
Timmy The Toolman::: Ok great...thanks for tht I got some squeaking I need to fix, ur explanation helps me male sense of things as i approach the work. I'm still watching it vids and looking forward to the timing belt, water pump, thermo and if by some chance u do idler pulleys and all tht other good stuff tht goes with tht particular project. Thanks again!!!
Israel Rodriguez If everything works out, the Timing Belt video will be live today.
Timmy The Toolman - Wow!!! Are U serious...thts great news. Very helpful videos man, keep up the good work. Can't wait 2 watch it!!!
Where has this video been all my life. It’s always a fucking guessing game 😬
Any tricks to get ac tensioner pulley off the bolt that goes thru it? Mine seems stuck. Got the nut off bolt and tensioner loose to get belt off. But pulley won’t come off stud
Have you tried some penetrating oil? You might be able to get some type of pry tool or screwdriver behind the pulley and pry forward to break the bond of the pulley from the bolt.
@@TimmyTheToolman yes lots of lube. Thinking have to take tensioner bolt out all the way. To take stud out of pulley as not coming off
Bolt now froze and been soaking just can’t get enough leverage to break free without busting it
@@kokadjooutdoors620 I hope you can figure it out. If you bust the pulley, it won't be the end of the world. They're not that expensive.
@@TimmyTheToolman have a pulley to replace it with why trying to get off. Just don’t want to break the tension bolt lol
I really enjoyed your video. What source do you use to order your toyota parts?
I order most of them online through Camelback Toyota in Arizona. They have great prices and fast shipping. If your order is $150 and above, they only charge you a $3 handling fee, no shipping charge.
Timmy The Toolman
Thanks for the quick reply! I'll definitely going to check them out.
Question: I have a 90 v6 3.0 and the fan blade has a big round thing attached to it can you slide the old belt out just like you did it.... there does not appear to be much room not like you have?
I would assume you could.
@@TimmyTheToolman I will see if I can put a new belt on before I take old belts off to see if that works Thanks for getting back
@@rioraton No problem. Good luck.
@@TimmyTheToolman You were correct I took a new belt and see if it would slip over the fan/assembly and it does so the old ones should come off the same way too. Thanks again
@@rioraton Cool. Good luck with the belt replacements.
Hey Tim !!! About to attempt this myself in WY hahhaha!!! Where do I get myself that book with the diagrams? That’s a sick book to have.
You can find the Toyota FSM (Factory Service Manuals) for sale on Ebay. Just do a search for your year and model and you'll most likely find a set for sale.
4:23 What would happen if I (like a fool) went back to retighten my Power Steering Belt, but forgot to loosen "B"??? I ask because I did this the other day, my belt was squealing on startup, and I only loosened "A" then tightened the tensioner bolt, obviously nothing happened, but I wonder if I need to reset the tension bolt back to its prior position before loosening the lock nut and retrying.
If you didn't loosen the lock nut for the tensioner, you wouldn't have been able to properly tighten the belt. Just go back and tighten the belt properly.
Your AC compressor clutch looks so strange. Is it aftermarket? Or some type of protective cover?
As far as we know, Sean's AC compressor is OEM but maybe we'll take a closer look at it.
Do you have part numbers for the pulleys if we want to replace them?
Sorry Mark, we don't have the pulley part numbers. Why would you want to replace the pulleys anyway? These aren't items that usually go bad.
Rusty
@@marklemoine8828 Gotcha.
Working on getting ac belt off. The long bolt that loosens tension on belt actually snapped near the head of the bolt. In order to replace I need to get the old bolt out. Can I just remove the tensioner pulley itself and the assembly behind the pulley that the tensioner bolt screws into will come out? Or do I need to remove the whole tensioner bracket/assembly, which appears that I remove the ac compressor as well. I ask because the pulley itself does not want to come off even though I've removed the locking nut that you loosen in order to adjust tension. Maybe it's just fused on? Thanks!
You should be able to get the pulley off without removing the whole AC bracket. I would cut the belt off to take tension off the pulley and then hopefully you can get the pulley off the stud. If it still doesn't budge, I'd spray some penetrating oil and see if that helps loosen it's bond to the adjusting stud. If it still doesn't budge, maybe you could fit something between the pulley and bracket like a screwdriver or small pry bar and do some light prying to break it free. I don't know if I would use heat because you'd probably mess up the grease in the bearing that the pulley rides on. As a last resort, you remove the AC compressor off the bracket and then remove the bracket so you can work on getting the pulley off on a work bench.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks for the quick response! Ok I'm not finding any videos on removing the tensioner so I have one more question.
Does the compressor need to be disconnected and remover in order to get the tensioner behind it out? Or if I leave in place I'm guessing I need some way to support the compressor while working on the tensioner. I started to remove the compressor bolts completely but the first one I tried was too long to get all the way out. Almost came out but hit an obstruction and could not find an angle that would allow me to remove completely.
Looks like there are 9 bolts to remove to get it off. 4 that go through the compressor and 5 that hold the assembly on.
Thanks again!
@@tpatrickwilson65
Hey Pat, the pulley and tensioning bolt assembly attach to the AC bracket. Did you try my idea of getting behind the pulley and applying some force with a screwdriver or pry bar to break it loose of the adjustment stud?
It sounds like you want to get the AC bracket off so you can work on getting the pulley off maybe on a work bench. The AC compressor is held onto the AC bracket with 4 long bolts. The bolts do not need to slide all the way out of the compressor body. They just need to back out far enough so that the threads aren't engaged with the bracket anymore. You could then pull it towards the passenger side and hold it out of the way with some bailing wire or something similar. Once the AC compressor is tied out of the way, you can take out all the bolts that hold the AC bracket to the engine block.
For the removal of the AC compressor, reference this video and go to play time 39 minutes and 10 seconds: th-cam.com/video/0EtZnqzJhI4/w-d-xo.html
For the removal of the AC bracket, reference this video and go to play time 16 minutes and 40 seconds: th-cam.com/video/AvHvk9N-hTA/w-d-xo.html
But, another idea to getting that pulley and tensioning bolt assembly off is getting in there with a reciprocating saw and cutting the adjustment stud the pulley connects to. Once you cut it, you could remove the pulley and tensioning bolt assembly. Then, you just source another tensioning bolt assembly, and possibly a pulley if you can't get it off and you'll be good to go.
BUT!!!! If you haven't yet tried prying off the pulley, try that first and keep trying because that's going to be the easiest option for you.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks for the response! I did attempt to pry but it would not budge. Sprayed a few days ago with pb blaster and will give it a go again with more force. I've got nothing to lose at this point right?
However even if I'm able to get it off I believe I'll still need to remove the bracket I think in order to replace the tensioner bolt as I think it's too long to be put into the proper position to screw into tensioner while the bracket is still installed on the car.
Referencing this post on a 4runner forum. Unless I cut the bolt like this guy did, which I'd prefer not to do.
If all else fails will do as you suggested with compressor.
www.4runners.com/threads/need-to-vent-about-ac-idler-pulley-issue-1998-sr5.19532/
Thanks again! Love your channel! Already helped me successfully replace my transmission!
@@tpatrickwilson65 I guess at this point, you might want to just remove the AC bracket so you can get the job done. It sound like the pulley bearing is seized onto the adjustment stud. Yota1 Performance does sell a replacement bearing for that pulley. It sounds like getting that pulley off is going to be a fight even after you get the bracket out and are able to work on it comfortably on a bench. I would apply heat with a butane torch onto the bearing to try to get the inner race to expand slightly so you could drive the adjustment stud through. You would then just knock out the bearing with an appropriate sized driver or socket, and then drive in a new one. If the adjuster assembly isn't salvageable, hopefully Toyota still sells them or maybe you could grab one off a wrecked rig at a wrecking yard. Great to hear you appreciate the videos Sean and I are making and they are helping you out. Let me know how it works out.
What manual are you using and where’d you get it? Thanks
Toyota factory service manual. You can find them for sale on Ebay.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks
@@jron5113 You're welcome.