pedroj817

i have changed belts on other cars just never a Lexs. how hard is it to do on or trucks?

danmm7

I did it about a month ago, all by myself.
It was not hard. Get a longer ratchet with a small socket so you can move the belt tensioner easily. Removing the old belt was very easy...even from the top.

When i was routing the new belt, it was easier for me to look from under the SUV. This is where i used the ratchet too, to pull the tensioner when installing the new belt. It was easier to pull from under the car and adjust the belt, than going from above/top of the engine.
Follow the belt diagram for proper routing.

Overall, it took me about 20 mins. If you have a helper, it can be done even faster.

pedroj817

Thanks for the tips , where did you buy your belt and how much did it set you back?

Lumbergh

Big fan of autohausaz myself:

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...20Drive%20Belt

ALAN553

picked mine up at a toyota dealer for 30 bucks. easy job, wear long sleeves, they put those elbows in the damdest places..

Matsui

When is the replacement recommended?

danmm7

Not sure. I've seen these belts fail at 60k miles... and others last 150k+ miles.
For $35, i did not want to risk it.

pedroj817

I dont even track it by millage, if it looks cracked I replace it. Just because I am paranoid and my dad always told me. Keep your spare belt somewhere in the car. You never know when you could use a temporary out in the middle of no where. As far as I can remember in every car I have owned I take the old serpentine and put it in my car bug out bag. Contents of the bag are: 2 bottles of water, tow strap, jumper cables, flares, blanket, 1st aid kit, and a 24 inch piece of 2x4. Yes at some point this bag has come in so handy.