How To Serpentine Belt Replacement Grand Caravan Town & Country

In this video I'll be showing you how to remove and replace the serpentine (or drive) belt on your Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country with either the 3.3 liter or 3.8 liter motor. This repair will be applicable for the years 2001 - 2007
Items in this video:
Serpentine Belt: www.amazon.com/Dayco-5060825-...
Fastener Removal Tool: www.amazon.com/Glarks-Univers...
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[@PaulPatrickRogueMissionary]

Thanks Javo! I just changed my serpentine belt in my 2005 Caravan using your exact directions including the jack setup (which I had). I don't know jack about cars and it took me 45 minutes including messing with my dog, busting out a pool umbrella to block the sun and watching your video 2 times. You are a great teacher brother.

[@javosgarage]

That is awesome Paul! I can't tell you how much it makes my day to hear one of my videos has been able to help someone. 45 minutes is really good especially when you account for the dog, getting out the umbrella, and listening to me babble twice! Thank you very much for the compliment as well. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment. I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner, I have been away from YT for a while.

[@danbale8042]

Great video and nice detail. A couple of notes: 1) The serpentine belt tensioning tool can be loaned out from AutoZone and, probably, other parts stores. 2) I know this video covers 2001-2007 but, FWIW, my 2009 T&C uses a different belt routing than the header graphic shown at the beginning of this video. Fortunately, I took a several snapshots of my belt routing BEFORE I removed it. (There is no sticker under the hood that shows the routing.) 3) When putting the new belt on, I found it easier to start installation at the top, then getting the belt around everything except the A/C compressor. Then, using the tensioning tool, finish the belt installation around the A/C compressor. 4) Make sure the belt is all the way on the tensioner and idler wheels (and not hanging off the edge a bit). 5) Interestingly, the 2009 T&C doesn't take a 1/2" ratchet end; instead, it takes a 3/8". This resulted in me not using the shorter piece shown in this video, using only the long part of the tensioning tool. 6) Getting the belt around that tensioner is a b*tch.

[@woodsman8992]

I've seen several videos from Javo's Garage and every one has been very good. I like the camera work, the detailed and easy-to-understand instructions. Good, clear speech, nice personality...nobody I've seen does it better. Thanks for making these.

[@javosgarage]

Awesome, thank you! Your compliments really made my day. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment. Sorry for the delayed response, I've been away for a little while.

[@atmoore74]

Great video!!. Made this look much easier than some of the other videos on the same topic.

[@javosgarage]

Thank you Tom. I appreciate the compliment and I'm glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for stopping by!

[@rudolfoackenback6092]

Best walkthrough no doubt

[@brendangearty5584]

You really did a great presentation video !

[@javosgarage]

Glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment.

[@domowywarsztat]

thanks, great movie, best regards

[@hansa3580]

Another winner, sir!!

[@carlosvpallares1407]

Muchas gracias Señor por compartir con nosotros sus conocimientos me fue muy útil su video y pude hacer el mantenimiento a mi carro.

[@javosgarage]

Eres muy bienvenido Carlos. Me alegra saber que mi video pudo ayudarlo con su automóvil. Gracias por pasar y tomarse un momento para dejarme un comentario. Pido disculpas por no responderte antes, he estado lejos de KZbin por un tiempo.

[@JaceD4V1S88]

friggin fantastic video, i have to do this on brothers friends moms van and this was a huuuuuge help, thank you!

[@javosgarage]

Thank you very much for the compliment! I hope your project goes well. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment.

[@charleskirkpatrick9098]

Very much lead sails and very accurate appreciate your video lobbies people you can't even hear what they saying they get their body in the way a fitting to do a KZbin video great video appreciate it

[@javosgarage]

@Charles Kirkpatrick - Thank you very much for the compliment! I'm glad you found my video helpful. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me some feedback.

[@WetCows]

Another awesome vid. Someones gotta put a belt on my '05 T&C and replace the tensioner and idler pulley but it's kinda cold up here in CT 🤔 and I'm lazy 🤔

[@javosgarage]

@Soft Raccoon - Thank you for the compliment! I hear ya on the cold, it's been really cold here in CO as well. It's supposed to warm up next week though, woohoo! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment, I really appreciate it.

[@breaksbks2499]

Mi amigo exelente forma de enseñar se ve que tiene talento para esto 👍

[@javosgarage]

¡Muchas gracias por el cumplido! No estoy seguro de cuánto talento tengo para enseñar, pero trato de ser claro con las instrucciones. Gracias por pasar y tomarse un momento para dejarme un comentario.

[@troydwill]

Excellent video, no fluff.

[@javosgarage]

Thank you for the compliment Troy!

[@davidgeorge2486]

Thanks Javo,, do you have good luck with after market belts/tensioner or better to use mopar? thanks

[@carlosbanegas7577]

thank you very moch

[@javosgarage]

You're very welcome Carlos. Thanks for stopping by!

[@johnforsyth8414]

Where are the support points that you have your jack stands on that caravan?

[@JuanGutierrez-or3sp]

Excelente video, eres muy bueno en los trabajos que realizas y las explicaciones que nos brindas, tengo una Town and country 3.8 2001 y me han ayudado enorme tus videos . por favor no dejes de publicar mas . Saludos desde Ciudad de Mexico

[@javosgarage]

@Juan Gutierrez - Muchas gracias por el cumplido Juan. Siempre estoy feliz de escuchar que uno de mis videos ha sido capaz de ayudar a alguien con un proyecto. Estoy buscando mi próxima furgoneta del proyecto ahora así que debe haber bastantes más videos en esta serie que sale en el futuro. Agradezco que te detengas y te tomes un momento para dejar un comentario - ¡gracias! (Tuve que usar un traductor para mi respuesta, así que espero que tenga sentido para ti.)

[@jamieciers]

2001B 2500 van serpentine belt change

[@Chawnvasqez]

Can you bypass the AC clutch with a smaller belt on this vehicle?

[@javosgarage]

Interesting question Chawn. In theory, I suppose it could be possible because not all of these vans (a very base model for example) came equipped with A/C so I would suspect they would use a different belt. I haven't had one these vans without A/C so I can't say for sure. I would start by searching for a belt for the most basic model and see if it gives you the option of equipped with A/C or not. Hope that helps give you some ideas. I apologize for my delayed response, I was away from YT for a little bit.

[@lifewithduchenne3030]

You are an awesome teacher I have learned so much. Have you done rear brake pads or oil change on this vehicle. Where is safest to put the jack and jack stands?

[@javosgarage]

@Life With Duchenne - Thank you very much! I have done the brakes on these vans countless times but have not done a video. Yet. I will definitely be doing one when I get my next van though! I'll answer your jack stand question in the comment you left on my other video. That answer will be later today though as I'm on vacation and will need a little time in front of my computer, I just wanted to touch base with you this morning.

[@kellyanderson7115]

I can't figure out why all of the youtube videos for the 2001-2007 Grand Caravan serpentine belt show taking the wheel off. I have had no problem with just putting the vehicle on ramps and pulling the plastic cover off.

[@javosgarage]

Fair point but removing the wheel just provides more access and makes room for the video camera so everyone can see what's going on.

[@vighomctodo4566]

Was it safe lifting from the front?

[@javosgarage]

You should have no problems providing you set your parking brake, chock the the rear wheels and then use the front motor mount as your lifting point. I have another video (how to change the oil pan gasket) that goes into this in a bit more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPGnqSbd8yphc0 If you go to about 1:25 of that video, I show where I place my jack. Hope that helps you, thanks for stopping by!

[@danielsmith4688]

Is the serpentine belt size different from 03 caravan to 07 town and country

[@danielsmith4688]

3.3 liter both vehicles

[@danielsmith4688]

So anyone??

[@javosgarage]

@Daniel Smith - Hi Daniel. I was going to say a quick yes but I just did a quick check for you to be 100% certain. An 03 Grand Caravan & 07 Town and Country with the 3.3L motor use the same serpentine belt part #. Hope that helps you. Thanks for stopping by!

[@javosgarage]

@Daniel Smith - Got it, gimme a minute to look things up and verify.

[@javosgarage]

@Daniel Smith - You should have an answer posted.

[@cw3339]

Now all I have to do is replace the water pump and alternator. I got the alternator in yesterday still waiting for the water pump. Then I have to find a place to do it, they won't let us work on cars in the apartment complex 😞

[@javosgarage]

Oh, I'm sorry. That is not an easy job to do in a parking lot. The alternator is pretty straight forward but the water pump is some work. I hope it went well for you and your van is up and running again. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.

[@cw3339]

@@javosgarage Got it done, 300.00 labor bill. Now I get to have the lower control arms and ball joints replaced, 3 months after the warranty expired! And I'm having problems with Red Bluff Chrysler Jeep honoring the warranty on the A/C compressor clutch. You can hear it grinding when it is not engaged!

[@javosgarage]

@@cw3339 Wow, I'm sorry to hear you're having all these issues. It may be worth a call to the factory customer care line and explain your situation. Hopefully they would step in and put some pressure on the dealer to make things right, I wish you the best with this CW.

[@nmfireman]

You made getting under that tensioner look way to easy. I had to call it a night and go fight the good fight tomorrow.

[@javosgarage]

@Greg Bouten - I'm sorry your having problems. I have done this countless times so that naturally makes it easier for me as opposed to someone who hasn't had to perform this procedure. I totally understand your situation, I have certainly had jobs were I had to call it a day and start fresh tomorrow. I bet with fresh eyes and some rest you'll get it done tomorrow. Good luck to you, please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - much appreciated!

[@nmfireman]

Javo’s Garage No big deal tomorrow I’m just going to take the tension off with the belt underneath it and then put the tensioner back on less frustrating. Great video I just happen to be in the process of doing it and thought I’d stop in and see how you did it

[@javosgarage]

@Greg Bouten - Great plan and attitude, you'll do great tomorrow. You got this! I really appreciate you visiting my video today and the compliment.

[@javosgarage]

@Greg Bouten - Just touching base, did you get your tensioner changed out okay? Is there anything I can help you with?

[@nmfireman]

@@javosgarage I wasn't changing the tensioner, I was changing a bad alternator. I thought since I was doing this it would be a good ideal to change the serpentine belt a well. After watching your video again, I saw that I was trying to go behind the tensioner instead of on top of it. Once I figured it out it took me about 10 minutes to replace the belt. Thanks for your follow up. Your video was extremely helpful. By changing my the alternator and belt by myself I saved at least 200 dollars in labor.

[@nworiesolomon6485]

What is the engine belt number

[@javosgarage]

@nworie solomon - There are different part numbers for various manufacturers. I like the Dayco belts and the part number for this one is 5060825. Here's a link for you: amzn.to/39QN35H Hope that helps you. I am an Amazon Affiliate so that is an affiliate link and as such I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks!