How to Replace a Toyota Previa Altenator Drive Belt
by Alibaster SmithTo replace the drive belt on your Toyota Previa, you must remove the serpentine belt from the pulley system on the front of the engine. The serpentine belt, or drive belt, controls the movement of all the pulleys for various engine components in the van. Make note of the belt path on the pulley system, because the belt must be replaced according to the exact belt path in order for the pulley system to work properly. When the drive belt looks worn, or the teeth are cracked or missing, you should replace it.
Step 1
Place the socket wrench over the tension pulley on the front of the engine. There is a pulley in the center of the pulley system that has a 19mm nut welded to the center of it. This is the tension pulley.
Step 2
Turn the pulley clockwise to release tension.
Step 3
Slide the belt off the pulley system, and install the new belt. When placing the belt over the alternator pulley, make sure that the belt teeth sit in the grooves on the alternator pulley. Also make sure that the belt is centered on the Previa's alternator pulley; otherwise the belt could fail prematurely.
Step 4
Turn the tension pulley clockwise to let the belt slide over the pulley system.
Step 5
Release the tension pulley to apply tension on the pulley system.
References
- Toyota Previa 1991-95; Thomson Delmar Learning; 1999
Things You'll Need
- Socket set
- Socket wrench
- New belt
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I am a Registered Financial Consultant with 6 years experience in the financial services industry. I am trained in the financial planning process, with an emphasis in life insurance and annuity contracts. I have written for Demand Studios since 2009.
