DIY How to Change Power sterring and Alternator Belts.
#5
Instructor
Steering pump belt - big crow bar! I just changed both belts on my '01 and didn't have to go through all this! Pretty straight forward. At least I don't have those crappy tensioners they want to put on the new cars - my buddy tried to change the belt on his daughter's Highlander, and had to take it to a mech - even HE had to use a 4 ft. cheater bar to get the darn thing to let go!
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Thats how I do it. I try not reaf on the oil pan too much when doing that. Just recheck the tension after the belts get broken in; they may need to be re-adjusted again. Nice write up though. This is a similar procedure for all 1mz's, 5s-fe Gen 3 & 4 Camrys and (I think) 3mz's. Parker Gen what happened to your washer jug?
Last edited by 92ES5sp; 04-21-09 at 04:44 PM.
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#8
Lexus Champion
the more complicated thing is the alternator belt
i like the tensioners on cars where you loosen a tensinoer pulley nut and then turn a screw that pushed the tensioner pulley.
which is the standard on the mazdas and nissans of the 90s.
i like the tensioners on cars where you loosen a tensinoer pulley nut and then turn a screw that pushed the tensioner pulley.
which is the standard on the mazdas and nissans of the 90s.
#10
Lexus Test Driver
I like those too; but they break really easy if youre not careful. My favorite Toyota belts are the newer 2az Camrys and 1zz Corollas. One belt and an automatic tensioner. Pays .7 at my shop and takes about a minute. Oh hot dam this is my jam.
#11
Lexus Champion
your'e supposed to be careful anyway since you're supposed to check the tension lol
you get more than 30 times the correct labor rate.... how come there is such a thing, you're a mechanic pirate! rofl
you get more than 30 times the correct labor rate.... how come there is such a thing, you're a mechanic pirate! rofl
#12
Lexus Test Driver
It depends on the job. Not everything is money. How about a cabin air for
.2!? Im outta control. Somebody help me, shes stealin my bankroll. lmfao
#15