How to Replace Serpentine Belt 00-02 Toyota Tundra V8
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Toyota Tundra
Replace the serpentine belt on a 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra with the V8 engine.
Tools you will need
- Flat blade screwdriver
- 14mm socket
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 10mm wrench
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Serpentine belt
Steps
- Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the negative terminal with a 10mm wrench, then remove the throttle body cover.
- Remove the intake piping
Loosen the air box hose clamp with a screwdriver, disconnect the mass air flow sensor lead, then pull the throttle body cover out of the way.
- Remove the old belt
Locate or sketch the belt routing diagram, then loosen the tensioner with a 14mm socket and ratchet and remove the belt.
- Install the new belt
Loop it around the pulleys following the diagram, release the tensioner to loop the belt over the last pulley, refit the throttle body cover and reconnect the mass air flow sensor and hose clamp, then reconnect the negative battery terminal with the 10mm wrench.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.