Hello all. I have searched all over, and I find plenty of people talking about how to change the Accessory Belt on 3.0L and others. But very few if anything about how to go about changing the belts on a 2.4L. I see that I have a separate belt for the Power steering pump.

What is the procedure for changing them? Do I loosen the Alternator? Or is there are tensioner that I have to release? I found the routing pattern, but no direction how to get them on/Off.

Also what do you recommend the change interval be?

Thank you for your assistance?

 

You are corrrect. Loosen the top alternator bolt and it should slide in the slot and allow enough slack in the belt to remove it.
The PS belt should come off the same way.

Proper belt tention, place a straight edge (ruler) across the crank and alternator pulley.
Push down on the belt and it should only strech about 1/2 an inch or so below the straight edge.

When to change it out? The belt will tell you when it's time.
Check it for cracks and dry rot, or if its squeeles when cold.

I replace mine every three years. Just because it's a pretty silly reason to be stranded along side the road.
Furthermore, If it snaps and you continue to drive, overheating and death to your engine is the standard result.
I keep a spare serp belt and the tools to change it in with my jack, just incase.

More info is in the Chilton's or Haynes manual (a must have) or free at autozone.com.

Good Luck,
EZ1

 

Awesome. I thought the alt slide hole was the answer. But how does that relieve tension on the P/S & Crank pulley?

 

SO I found the Slider bolt for the power steering. But I am having trouble locating the bottom Pivot Bolt. It won't budge until i can loosen it.

 

 

 

ENGINE
GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING BELT

REMOVAL

1. Loosen lower generator pivot bolt (B) and upper locking nut (A)
2. Loosen adjusting bolt to remove belt tension.
3. Remove belt.

INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: Belt damage may occur if the following procedure is not performed.

1. Install belt onto pulleys.
2. Pre-torque adjusting lock nut (A) to 21 N·m (180 in. lbs.) and torque generator pivot bolt (B) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) This preliminary torque is to ensure proper alignment of generator assembly.
3. Adjust belt tension by tightening the adjusting bolt until proper belt tension is obtained. Refer to Belt Tension Chart for specification.
4. Final torque lock nut (A) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)

POWER STEERING PUMP

REMOVAL

1. From top of the vehicle, loosen locking nuts (D) and (F)
2. From under the vehicle, loosen the pivot bolt (E) Loosen adjusting bolt (G) until belt can be removed.

INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT

1. Install belt onto pulleys.
2. Apply an initial snug torque to fasteners (D), (E), and (F)
3. Tighten adjusting bolt (G) until the proper tension obtained. Refer to Belt Tension Chart for specification.
4. Tighten locking nuts (D) and (F) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
5. Tighten pivot bolt (E) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)

 

Thanks Tizzy, your are a good man.

 

Aha! there 2 Locking Nuts with the P/S Pump. Fantastic. This guide will be Great!

Thank you Much.