Belt Tensioner Pulley, How to replace (EASY and CHEAP)

Learn how to fix a squeaky tensioner pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump.
Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem. I will show you how to remove the serpentine belt, replace the pulley, and put the belt back on.

Here is a good place to find inexpensive Tensioner pulleys:
Here is a great belt that prevents squeaks:
Belt Tensioner Tool:

How to Diagnose a Squeaky Belt:
Tensioner Pulley:
Find the Belt Squeak:
WD40 to quiet the belt:

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0:00 Intro
0:24 tools
0:35 Belt removal
1:00 Remove tensioner pulley
1:51 Reinstall tensioner pulley
2:48 Reinstall belt
3:25 Startup and test for noise
3:50 Outro

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5 Comments

  1. Hey chris do i just need that pulley bar to losen it too switch my belt or do i just need the ratchet and socket

  2. I have a 2005 Camry LE V6 (176k miles). I recently changed the serpentine belt, and right after that I started hearing a squeaking noise. It only happens for about 1–2 seconds when I start the car for the first time each day, then goes away. Sometimes it also squeaks briefly when I turn left or right, or when I press the gas pedal from a stop. Each squeak lasts just 1–2 seconds and then disappears completely. Any idea what might be causing this?

  3. Now, my tensioner looks so terrible and worn. And it caused a misfire. If I replace it, how do I work out the misfire? Does it adjust itself?

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