How to Replace Serpentine Belt 00-07 Volvo V70

Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Volvo V70

Replace the serpentine belt on a 2000-2007 Volvo V70.

Steps

1. Remove the old belt

   Familiarize yourself with the routing, insert a 3/8-inch drive ratchet into the tensioner, turn it clockwise to loosen the belt, pull the belt off the alternator, release the tensioner, then pull it off the rest of the way by hand.

2. Install the new belt

   Loop it around the crank pulley, pull it over the alternator, bring it around the A/C and power steering pulleys, pull the tensioner clockwise with the 3/8-inch ratchet, bring the belt around the tensioner, then release it.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.