How to Replace New Serpentine Belt 92-98 Toyota Camry
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 25 min · Toyota Camry
Replace the serpentine belt on a 1992-1998 Toyota Camry.
Tools you will need
- 12mm socket
- Socket extensions
- 14mm socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Serpentine belt
Steps
- Remove the old belt
Loosen the 14mm bolt mounting the alternator to the engine and the 12mm bolt under the adjusting screw, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to drop tension, familiarize yourself with the routing, pull the belt off the alternator, release the tensioner, then pull it off by hand.
- Install the new belt
Loop it around the crank pulley, under the A/C compressor, and over the alternator, loosen the adjuster if needed, tighten the 12mm adjuster bolt clockwise and the 12mm bolt beneath it, tighten the 14mm alternator mounting bolt, then start the car and listen for slipping or squeaking.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.