How to Replace Serpentine Belt, Tensioner, Idler 08-16 Chrysler Town & Country

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This kit has everything you need to replace a cracked, squeaky belt; a wobbly, or seized idler pulley and a worn belt tensioner. This video shows you how to install the complete kit on your 2008-16 Chrysler Town & Country.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country
2009 Chrysler Town & Country
2010 Chrysler Town & Country
2011 Chrysler Town & Country
2012 Chrysler Town & Country
2013 Chrysler Town & Country
2014 Chrysler Town & Country
2015 Chrysler Town & Country
2016 Chrysler Town & Country
Tools you will need:
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/od/1AXAA00015
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/od/1AXAA00015
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00019
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/od/1AXAA00015
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00016
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[@DandyDoesIt]

I just did this job this morning on ramps without removing the wheel. Another video suggested putting the belt on the alternator last because it had the smallest pulley but that didn't work for me. It looks like you went with the water pump last which is what I eventually did since it had no lip and you can just slip the belt right on. Your video was very helpful and I referred to it along the way. Seems to be a success so far.

[@dandyfunhouse]

I was watching for the torque specs as I've done this before but the socket sizes were still helpful.

[@chrishayden5922]

Great video! Short, sweet. Could have mentioned the keyway for the tensioner, alignment bolt for the idler pulley, and torque specs, but most DIYers would just fumble through fine with this straightforward short step-by-step. Thanks again!

[@bkell1011]

Thanks for another simple, uncluttered video; exactly what I needed to know!

[@luckydad7]

Excellent how to video, wish everyone did it this good - thank you!

[@TheTartarianMeltdown]

Just did this with basic tools along the street parking on our 2012 T&C with 144k miles. The squealing sound is gone and we can hear the beautiful V6 again, the squealing was quite intense. Thanks for a very good detailed video.

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[@imprssd49]

Good video with no extra junk, some might know how to look up belt placement but that added belt placement diagram was very cool. Subscribed!

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[@TheTartarianMeltdown]

About to change my serpentine belt, our 2012 is noisy. Seems like it's very accessible and stuff. Great video, left a like.

[@BrianHartney-xx2tz]

thank you for showing the diagram for the way the belt goes!!!

[@user-wf5xr4nk9u]

Thank you i did this on my mother grand carvan with 185k miles and its not making squeaky sounds anymore changed the idle and the tensioners and belt. Thank you once again.

[@ronfox5519]

Nice video. Especially the belt routing graphic overlaid on the actual image. Very nice visual.

[@GuardianMB]

Super video and teacher! Well DONE!!!

[@scottwhittet5226]

Pretty good production. It would help to get a view from farther back to see that the car is way up on a lift. Does it really help to say how easy a job it is from a mechanic who has done the job many times?

[@olhemi1]

Great job on the video it helped a lot

[@andrebaril7501]

Thank you its help me to Do the job easily 👍

[@Colwell1199]

I noticed a small amount of white smoke at the end. Is that because the rubber belt is new and is getting heated up by being used?

[@kevinm6250]

Great video, thanks! Did you also do a coolant/thermostat change before this video? Is that why everything is wet with coolant?

[@trictu]

Awesome video. I followed along and changed all 3 components as well and got rid of a squealing belt as well as a more recent ticking coming from the tensioner arm I presume. Thank you!

[@technicianusa]

Thank you for the scheme

[@hectorcastaneda3891]

Super exelent video, well done

[@authorityrecordco]

Hi. I have a 2015 Town and Country. Do I need a tool to replace the harmonic balancer? And how do I remove and replace the oil seal when I replace it?

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

This is not a 4.0 that it is being demonstrated on, correct? I just went a little crazy with that belt routing diagram thinking _oh no mine isn't like that_ !

[@rawfoodphilosophy7061]

Keep the old but felt in case the new one ever breaks put the old one underneath the driver seat and have the tools ready to release the tensioner

[@myviews469]

You are very knowledgeable but need to order regulator for 2011 town and country can you you let me know if you carry it ?

[@njoeandjen]

I have a 2010 town and country is there supposed to be a belly pan /engine splash shield!

[@LubaLuba1]

Do we have to replace idler or tensioner or just serpentine belt only ??

[@migm7428]

Nice demo vid. Torque specs please

[@myviews469]

So, I'm getting the belt to shift over a rib towards the engine on the crank shaft pulley and when I situate the belt it stays but then the power steering pulley shifts forward a rib. So, I am thinking is there a directional marking on the serpentine belt I should be aware of?

[@cherihale-powell4686]

Would this work similar on a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Edition 3.8L replacement kit

[@spiritualwartv]

This guy just saved my ass

[@adamsdiyandrandomvids5379]

How do you recycle the old belt or where do you recycle them

[@derekdraper1483]

Is this possible to do without a car lift?

[@richardcarreljr23]

Is this the same for 2011 chrysler 200 3.6

[@theintruder77]

How long should this take for a professional mechanic to complete?I will buy the parts for myself. It has been suggested because of a squeaking sound from the motor on that side. Buying the parts online keeps the mechanic markup off the bill.

[@myviews469]

Bought new alternator and battery when I disconnect battery cable car turns off when I check with meter i get 12.5 but thats from the battery I have no idea when it could be.

[@kentadams2983]

Be nice if you would provide socket specs and torque specs - other than that, thank you!

[@kentadams2983]

Oops - I'm not a very good listener...got the socket specs....my bad!

[@meriton1079]

1 ugga dugga. Not too crazy

[@vinloy23]

I think R&R is only possible from the bottom. I wonder if drive on ramps will be sufficient height to do it. Otherwise off to the mechanic it goes.

[@fox1110]

You can jack up the van on both front sides, secure with stands, remove a wheel and do the same like in the video,

[@DandyDoesIt]

I did it on ramps this morning no problem.

[@zuberalisyed9786]

Hi what was the cause for replacement?

[@GuardianMB]

Cars when they are getting 80.000.00 miles you must replace it. It's a common maintenance procedure...

[@maxwein2711]

What engine is on this car?

[@fmnmproperties4379]

Torque settings?

[@mcdermott817]

The Tensioner is 30ft Lbs and the Idle Pulley is 18ft Lbs

[@averagecontroller]

Um, why is my tensioner upside down? And why is the crossmemeber not in your way

[@saeedagha4943]

👍

[@user-gf7cz6ts5c]

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[@shannonboldman9396]

Sure.... everybody has a car lift!