1998-2008 Toyota Corolla Serpentine belt replacement

[@kh4060]

On the 2000 model,(I think this applies to all 98-02 models) there is also a 17mm nut, just below the 19mm tensioner fitting. It serves to hold the actual tensioner arm in place. If your car has lots of miles, and/or subject to road salt corrosion, it might be VERY advisable to loosen this nut off a turn or so before attempting to relieve belt tension by torquing the 19mm fitting. I was working on a 180K mileage car, & the shaft the tensioner rotates on (17mm nut) was somewhat seized. The 19mm fitting is only cast aluminum, & it actually snapped off when I turned it using a 2' breaker bar on the socket. I managed to get the belt on, but now it had little tension. Once I loosened the 17mm nut, the arm rotated back & tensioned the belt. I then tightened the 17mm nut. In hindsight, I should have loosened the 17mm nut first, then released tension via the 19mm cast fitting. In the video, it appears it is quite easy to rotate the 19mm fitting, if you experience much resistance, try backing off the 17mm nut. HTH someone

[@lifeofalex2942]

KH learned the hard way its like this holy fuck

[@evan937]

Woah your comment makes me scared to do it on my 2000.

[@oldsklteg]

i wish i read the comments before tackling the job. I destroyed the auto tensioner. snapped it clean off!!! The only way to replace the tensioner is to remove the bolts holding the right engine mount and jacking up the engine by the oil pan. All this when all I wanted to do was just change an alternator...

[@EdibleEcology]

Had to make almost three full turns on the 17mm fitting until I could rotate the 19mm fitting. I still put a lot of force into it, but I probably would have snapped it if I didn't read your comment. I just noted all the turns I made so I wouldn't forget (18 from 12oclock to 10 o'clock) Thanks for saving me the headache.

[@eles2147]

Kinda suffering with this one. I bought the new belt and pulley arm. Been two months trying to get the trick of the belt to go on properly. I loosened the 17mm nut to its extreme. Then I Loosened the pulley arm to ease tension. I'm about to loosen the pulley arm again to get the belt over the alternator. This is a New England car so I've changed as much possible regarding corrosion. Anything else should I be doing

[@einrauser6103]

This was perfect. Just noticed my wife's car was a little behind on the TLC. I was able to replace the belt myself thanks to this video. Really was a lifesaver.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Nice

[@disturbed19th]

Hey! great video, but a word of advice thatd help us watchers understand better: before you start your camera shot with a close-up can you first come in with a wide view of the engine bay (or whatever section youre working on) ive noticed this in several of your video and although most DIY will know where to look other less experienced guys will still have to do extra research instead of a one stop shop :) thanks!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Tyler H we will take that into considerations, thanks!

[@masonjones9288]

Thanks for the video! Surprisingly, I've never done a belt on a transverse mounted engine. Several videos call for a special serpentine belt tool. Instinctively, I thought a breaker bar would work but you proved it! Just finished. Thanks again.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Yeah the tool helps with leverage since it’s skinny and long, and can fit in tight spaces, but a breaker bar works too since it is long and fits between the auto tensioner and the frame.

[@evanculver3922]

I was on a weekend vacation from hell this past memorial day. Couldn't see people I haven't for so long cause the car broke down just as we got there. This vidio helped clearly explain this so well I instantly got it, in my sleep deprived phase. Instant subscribe once I say your catagories. Instant fan, you've no idea. Have a wonderful time making great educational videos! 👍👌💯🙆‍♂️🔥

[@jwest88]

Thanks again for this guide. Quick, easy to follow and clear. I used it years back to do my serpentine belt for the first time and it happened to be the same one I watched again. Could have gone on longer on the belt in there but had the new one anyways. Did spark the plugs and pcv valve too. Hope my car has some more life in it, car market among other markets have been busted for a few years now.

[@aaronestep5808]

Dude, this was the best explained, simplest to follow, and best detailed video I have seen. great job. I'm now a subscriber. .

[@NutzAboutBolts]

thank you :)

[@romanoverlengia5421]

Just wanted to say thank you for your video, very complete and accurate information.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Thanks

[@berjyepremianii1538]

after 2 days of my dads stubbornness this video just helped me call the shots. thank you for your video. my dad thanks you too lol

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Berj Yepremian II lol what did he do wrong? Thanks! Glad we could help :)

[@theislanderboy76]

Thanks for the video. I changed mine today and took me less than 15 mins. You saved me $80 if I went to a garage. Really appreciate the video. Cheers!!!!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

nice work!

[@rewerts85]

Great video, thank you. Always thought it was hard but your video and instructions had me done in less than 10 minutes. Keep up the great work.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

thanks!

[@markreyes4627]

I'm actually facing this situation myself and needing to get this replaced. is it really as straight forward? is there anything I should be warey of?

[@richardmacsinka4919]

Yeah, Its a good idea (advisable) to loosen a the mounting bolt for the tensioner, about a turn and a half. This allows the tensioner to pivot freely. Its a 17mm just below the 19mm as mentioned below, that way the tensioner isn't locked in hard against the case. Otherwise you will be fighting or trying to overcome the force that is caused with this bolt being tightened and you could break something. When the new belt is on and in position, retighten the bolt.

[@shawnhorni9688]

How do I get to it it's a extremely tight fit

[@monsterq6]

thank you for showing that diagram it's really useful

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Glad it was useful 🙌🏽

[@hectorduran6021]

Bro this video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Np, glad to help

[@nomadyesmad4875]

Need clarity. your video shows the auto tension nut loosening the belt by pulling toward front of car, but when you let the tension back on you pulled the nut the same direction. Correct. Does it only turn one direction?

[@markennes5208]

Great vid! Got the alternator and belt swapped out on my '99. THANKS!!!

[@branden9537]

How many miles does yours have ?

[@markennes5208]

@@branden9537 It had around 176,000 miles. I don't have it anymore though. Gave it away. A good car though.

[@branden9537]

Mark Ennes mines abt 213k let’s hope it makes it another 90k

[@joeszucs2190]

Good video. I would add the tip to loop ac then alternator and pull tension on the belt so it stays on other pullys then loop over smooth idler

[@KSJBtrades]

Do you think you guys can make a video on how to install a belt tensioner on a 2001 corolla, Thanks. Your guys are awesome, keep up the good work

[@NutzAboutBolts]

***** We will hopefully this week, not sure the about it yet. But for sure it'll be in our to do list.

[@MrXilef74]

Sample and quick explanation thanks

[@hassemsadiq]

Awesome vid you just pull the tensioner or do loosen any nut before thanks

[@geewally]

Excellent video. I'm just about to do this job. When I went to buy the belt I was asked whether my engine has a hydraulic tensioner or not? How do I know? Thanks and keep the great videos coming.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+geewally which belt? the timing chain or the serpentine belt?

[@geewally]

+NutzAboutBolts The serpentine belt

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+geewally the serpentine belt tensioner is spring loaded.

[@geewally]

+NutzAboutBolts Thank you!

[@bobbyadamo152]

Quick easy instructions, to the point. I appriciate the video, saves me alot of time . Made me subscribe.

[@testingdpc]

if i knew i watch your video instead of spending $80 on mechanic... lesson learnt. mechanic suggest this and that needs to be fixed. i will wait and see if i can fix myself.

[@cliffordgallegos6155]

That's one of those add on repairs that mechanics like to charge an outrageous amount to fix. The 05 I am working on has a special socket for the tensioner. 15-29$ depending on where you buy it.

[@michaeljohnson2530]

dude you guys rock and explain everything so well thanks dudes

[@NutzAboutBolts]

michael johnson thanks!

[@travelveteran]

Thank you so much for showing this

[@christianmelero164]

Thanks. Very easy to follow. Without all the crap people adds to their videos.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

lol! thanks! :)

[@terrencebastien7963]

great video thanks you my engine doesn't look like this but thanks to your explanationi got it done

[@TrangPham-jn3if]

Tighten back 17mm bolt when installed the belt ( Tighten 17mm back ? ).

[@easymoney68]

just replaced my belt, thanks guys. Could you guys do a video on how to replace engine/motor mounts on the 2001 corolla

[@NutzAboutBolts]

easymoney68 which engine mount are you referring to?

[@easymoney68]

NutzAboutBolts The one that's located under the air filter box the automatic transmission/engine mount and the one that's located in the front bottom behind the fan. I replaced the front right(passenger side, the one next to the water pump and belt assembly) but the others I haven't the slightest clue on how to replace lol, any help would be great. 2001 corolla

[@auck1969]

Appreciate the easy to understand tutorial. Thanks! 👍

[@patosullivan9732]

Hi gents. Great videos. I'm needing to replace my alternator. Once I've got it all in along with the belt, how much tension should be put on the belt?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Patrick O'Sullivan the belt tensioner is automatically adjusted, you don't need to put any tension or torque it down since it's an "auto tensioner". I hope that helps?

[@fornman]

Thanks! Jiffy lube wanted $100 for this. Took 5 minutes.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

fornman wow that's crazy lol.

[@bellydnce1103]

Yeah I just was at meineke, and he wanted hat much as well. This video makes it look super easy. Just need to get the wrench!

[@JohnC686]

$130 now. That’s why I’m here.

[@TrangPham-jn3if]

After put the belt on the 17mm bolt did loosing do we have to tighten back ?

[@ryszardjacekrusniak7993]

Excellent instruction video, just what I needed.... thank you.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Ryszard Jacek Ruśniak thanks

[@motoprophet3981]

Great no nonsense video. Thanks

[@Seffsqautch]

Extemely helpful and easy to understand. Thank you

[@AirplaneFreak]

Yay, I did it! Thanks. :3

[@pizzanpepsi]

Appreciate this, thanks for sharing!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Larry K thanks for watching :)

[@bravoantreefduece7949]

Great video !

[@chuckcecconi8801]

Does a 1998 Toyota Corolla have a timing chain?

[@chuckcecconi8801]

Yes sir it does. I'm the only intelligent 🧠🤓 able to answer this in a whole year.. 😂😆😂

[@metamech7383]

Here’s what I don’t get. How can you put the serpentine belt on without screaming every dirty word you can think of while whipping the hood of the car with the serpentine belt until it it shreds, which I just did. Yes, the belt is shredded, I’m covered in grease and the wife is out to get a new one. If you enjoy working on these tiny compartments, you are a sadist.

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

Where the hell's the video for this? Sounds entertaining.

[@roxannedunstanharvey4898]

I'm having a hard time figuring out which gator belt to get, any tips?

[@TrangPham-jn3if]

Thank you very much because the garage they are change the belt but make noise too tightly so what ?

[@AlfredoCrazyFreddyRivera]

I heard a 2005 Toyota Corolla S you have to bring to a dealership for them to replace the timing belt and System Kit is that correct or can a local mechanic do that cuz they said you need to have certain tools to do that on a 2005

[@NutzAboutBolts]

It’s a timing chain, if your timing chain is broken, you should replace the timing chain.

[@l.nguyen4698]

thank you for the great video.

[@junnafur]

Thank you!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Jenn Herr you welcome

[@supermoonrising1070]

GREAT VIDEO! BRAVO!

[@JasonJohnson]

Thanks it worked perfectly.

[@mraxt8414]

I can't locate this nut, I have Corolla 98 and I need to change alternator. Is there a picture anywhere about this?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Mrax T It's the Auto tensioner nut, you can google for a picture of it...

[@brian_of_farce]

appreciate this. made my day much easier 👍

[@NutzAboutBolts]

np!

[@lydiahubbell6278]

Looks so easy!!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Lydia Hubbell just gotta Get some leaverage in there and know the routing and it should be easy.

[@martellluis21]

Thanks for the video bro! Huge help!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Np

[@taumuswere707]

Show me diagram of toyota serpentine belt replacement

[@pmlonline]

My 2001 toyota corolla is completely different. There's some thing at the top middle.

[@goethert]

when i changed 2007 camry serpentine belt, the 19mm `nut` on the tensioner is broken. so i cannot loose the tension with ratchet. what to do next? any videos? thanks

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Will Smith remove the auto tensioner bolt and loosen the belt, if the belt doesn't loosen... then you might have to cut the belt off and replace the auto tensioner.

[@goethert]

NutzAboutBolts Thank you so much for the reply. Just found your channel and like it very much. What is the difficult level to change the tensioner? Easy/Medium/Hard? I want to make sure I can handle it before I get it off.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Will Smith if you had all the tools, I would say easy to medium since you need to use tools to remove a component. Also I just remember, you are replacing the serpentine belt anyways, so might as well cut it off and then remove the auto tensioner. So the only hard part is putting everything back together.

[@goethert]

NutzAboutBolts I have all the tools except HARMONIC BALANCER PULLER. Not sure if it is necessary. Actually I was unlucky to break the 19mm tensioner nut, but I was luck enough to break it at the moment of finishing the belt installation. So I have new belt installed with a broken tensioner. I worry about the next time I change the belt. Maybe it is a good idea to replace the tensioner.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Will Smith ouch that sucks. You don't need the harmonic balancer puller. just try to unbolt the auto tensioner and replace the part.

[@TheBloodmyheart]

Im following all steps and still cant get it on

[@Zillionaire.]

Does anyone have the PDF 96 corolla service manual? 🙏

[@samael3223]

Thanks

[@mattsingletary08]

How do you know how much tension to leave the belt at?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Matt Singletary it's an auto tensioner, you don't need to set the tension because it's automatically set by the tensioner spring that's built inside it.

[@hammer34raptor1]

Matt Singletary

[@georgebarrera7203]

Thanks you Sir

[@robertjaroszewski7737]

Thanyou you most helpful thanks

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Robert Jaroszewski np!

[@jerryg162]

If you have normal size hands and arms or larger, then add about 1 hour of time to the job.

[@OsotastyLordKC]

True

[@Pukwudgie_Surprise]

Didn't help. I think the belt is too short

[@Pukwudgie_Surprise]

Yep. It was too short. Couldn't get the old one back on because it was somehow way too loose. I think the tensioner is fucked.

[@NightSociety]

Do you recommend to disconnected (+) terminal from the battery before work on it?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

not necessary, but you can do it if it makes you feel at ease.

[@nuvigroovi]

Today the Toyota dealer wanted $168 plus tax and the cost of the belt.

[@Juan-oq4xf]

Good shit

[@CarlosRamirez-vj4kz]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss.....I did it!!!!!!!!!!😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😅😅😅😊😁😊

[@NutzAboutBolts]

gj!

[@HF1.0]

Good job showing absolutely fucking nothing in this video.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

If you open your eyes and used your Brain, maybe it’s a useful video.

[@OsotastyLordKC]

Not like you can really see anything when your doing this job anyways... Mainly becuase your arms are in the darn way! So he is showing you what to expect... If he could have done it not blind, while also being able to get great camera angles you would still be lost trying to do it yourself.... Cause you can't actually see.... Hence why he described all the parts and tools and bolts you touch so perfectly... Not everything has to be spoon fed to you, and if you feel like you need a 3d cutaway diagram xray view of what he is talking about.... You most likely have no business even attempting to take on this particular project.....

[@HF1.0]

@@OsotastyLordKC Not reading all of that nonsense 🤣 😂 Are you crying like the creator of the video AND liking your own comment?? What a loser lmao It’s been four months Mr.Cain, give it up.

[@TrangPham-jn3if]

Do we have to tighten 17mm back tighten or little loosing 1 turn back ?

[@illj]

Thanks