Learn how to change out your serpentine belt on a 2014 Honda Odyssey with a v6. This will be the same process as a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017THE TOOL Over the years serpentine belts and “V-belt” have been a common part that require maintenance. Back when I first started, a simple visual inspection was all that a mechanic really needed to spot a bad serpentine belt. Today that is not the case. New compounds used to make belts, have not eliminated the need for replacement, but have made Here are a few tips that may prove helpful in minimizing belt slippage, maximizing pulley bearing and belt life, and diagnosing problems with serpentine belt drives: 1. Proper Serpentine Belt Tension is Critical. Serpentine belt systems are designed to operate at a very specific tension, unlike old V-belt systems that run at maximum tension to 01. The crankshaft drive pulley is installed first using the provided 3/8-16x1.00 socket hex head and 3/8-inch flat washer hardware. It is suggested that you use thread locker on bolt threads and Using a tensioner release tool, loosen the tension on the belt. If you are not replacing the belt, you can try to leave it on most of the other pulleys. Remove the bolts holding the tensioner onto the block. Remove the tensioner. Replace the old tensioner with the new one and secure the belt back into place. How much deflection should a belt have? Force-Deflection Method Measure the span length P. 2. At center of the span length apply a force F (using a belt tension gauge) perpendicular to the belt span, large enough to deflect the belt 1/64” for each 1“ of belt span, q. So, for a 32” span, the deflection amount would be 32/64” or 1/2”. Push alternator down. Install new belt. Tighten C until belt is tight. Personally, I just tighten it a bit, then I start the car, turn on EVERYTHING, A/C, windshield wipers, lights, radio, ect. It'll squeal, then I tighten C until it stops squealing, plus one turn or so. Then re-tighten A and B to lock it down. Use a wire brush to clear the pulley's grooves. 5. Serpentine Belt Repair and Cost. Replacing the belt is relatively inexpensive, especially if you've decided to do it yourself. Expect to pay anywhere between $30 and $60 dollars or more for the belt, depending on your car model; plus $100 to $200 or more for labor. Step 12: Tighten the tensioner pulley and tighten the bolts. Using the same method as above, apply pressure to the tensioner pulley until the belt is tight on all three access points. Maintain pressure on the tensioner pulley and tighten the bottom then top bolts to tighten the power steering belt correctly. Step 13: Hand test the belt Use a shop rag to clean all components as part of your regular maintenance. If the squeaking continues, lubricate with a light coat of spray-on graphite lubricant. Put this lubricant directly on the grooved surfaces before re-installing the belt and pulleys. Check that all fasteners are tight. euojlMT.