Step 3: Remove & Replace Belt.

Part 1 of 3: Determine which type of belt you have

1. Materials Needed.
2. Step 1: Locate the AC belt.
3. Step 2: Determine which type of belt you have.
4. Materials Needed.
5. Step 1: Locate the serpentine belt tensioner.
6. Step 2: Rotate the tensioner.
7. Step 3: Remove the belt from the pulleys.
8. Step 4: Position the belt on the pulleys.

Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.

1. Loosen (but do not remove) the four bolts (1) holding the motor in place.
2. Shift the motor towards the pump. The belt should be loose and easily removable.
3. Move the motor back to the original position to create proper belt tension.
4. Tighten the motor bolts.
5. Replace the belt. (

If your serpentine belt wears out, becomes damaged or contaminated, or breaks, engine accessories will not be able to spin at the proper speed, leading to decreased power to the electrical system.

It is very inexpensive to replace a serpentine belt whether it’s broken or loose. The replacement cost is only going to be between $100 and $200 in most cases. The belt itself will cost between $25 and $80 while the labor costs will probably be between $75 and $120.

Serpentine belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys. Or, it may be the result of improper belt installation. There are two types of misalignment, each caused by the relationship of the pulleys to one another.

With new accessory belts, the story is much the same as with new timing belts: though most mechanics tend to install the multi-ribbed belt in such a way that they can read what’s printed on them (i.e. not upside down). A new multi-ribbed belt is also completely symmetrical and has no direction of rotation.

There are two ways to align pulleys: Traditional and laser.

How to align the pulley?

1. Remove the belt (see How to replace a belt).
2. Loosen the driven pulley (shaft pulley), and adjust up and down to obtain level.
3. Firmly re-tighten the pulley.
4. Re-install and re-adjust the belt.

Place your pulley face down on a flat surface, then put your ruler or caliper on top, measure from outside edge to outside edge across the circle of the pulley. Check carefully to make sure you are measuring across the center.

Step 1: Locate the AC belt. The AC belt is routed over the AC compressor, which is located at the front of the engine compartment. You may need to raise the vehicle with a jack and support it with jack stands for access.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing AC Belt

1. Squealing noises when AC is on. One of the most obvious signs that a belt needs to be replaced is that it will produce a loud squealing noise when the AC is turned on.
2. Cracks in the AC belt.
3. AC belt breaks.
4. Inability to defrost windshield.

The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for a Kia Spectra serpentine belt replacement is between $76 and $89. Labor costs are estimated between $50 and $63 while parts are priced at $27. This range is based on the number and age of Kia Spectra’s on the road.

Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise with the ratchet and socket to tighten the belt. Check the tension of the belt by pushing inward on the belt. If the belt has more than one 1/2-inch of slack, keep tightening the belt until there is no more than 1/2-inch of slack in the belt.

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How to Replace the Alternator Belt on a 2002 KIA Spectra

1. Lift the car hood and disconnect the ground cable from the battery´s negative terminal.
2. Locate the alternator belt and loosen it from its pulleys by applying pressure to the alternator and moving it in the direction of the engine.
3. Install the new alternator belt.

Remove the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump bracket. Remove the adjusting bolt (A) and mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator drive belt. Pull out the through bolt (C) and then remove the alternator (D).

Using a serpentine belt tool to loosen the tensioner and a belt placement tool to position the belt, we completed the entire job in less than 15 minutes, without breaking a sweat (or a knuckle). The serpentine belt tool comes with an assortment of sockets, making it the perfect choice for all the cars in your family.

The serpentine belt is also known as an alternator belt, fan belt, or accessory drive belt. If your serpentine belt wears out, becomes damaged or contaminated, or breaks, engine accessories will not be able to spin at the proper speed, leading to decreased power to the electrical system.

The average driving belt replacement cost is generally between $120 and $160 for the placement job, with the parts costing about $60 and the labor costing around $80.

The timing belt is responsible for making sure the engine’s crankshaft, pistons, and valves operating insync or in time. The drive belt is responsible for using the engine’s revolutions to drive the power steering pump, a/c compressor, alternator, water pump, and other belt driven accessories.

Mileage Indicators. Today, most serpentine belts are expected to last anywhere from 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Some belts can last significantly longer than this, while others give out before 60,000 miles. Make sure to check your owner’s manual to find out the recommended belt replacement time frame.

The average cost to replace a timing belt will be anywhere from $300 to $500 in total (more for larger cars, trucks, and SUVs). The timing belt itself will usually only cost less than $50 but the majority of a timing belt job is spent on labor. The cost of the labor will be anywhere from $250 to $450 or more.