Belt and Idler Replacement + Bearing Inspection Tip$ and Trick$ (DIY / How To Tacoma)

[@KFloTacoma]

If this video helped you out, please donate! beer.kflo-krib.com/ Links to the materials used Belt: amzn.to/3FmwzAJ Lowest Idler Pulley (#1): amzn.to/3Hf2vrp Top and Passenger Idler Pulley (#2): amzn.to/3mueeKs Idler Pulley Kit (for all 3 idlers): amzn.to/3He14ZY

[@garlandcollins5039]

Thxs KFLO! very nice instructional video on the Tacoma .. You saved me $ maintenance cost on this 2011 Tacoma we replaced the belt and idler which solve the whining problem… Could not have done it without you, Thxs again!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@jditzenberger]

2nd gen tacoma owner here. Great video. Thanks for being so thorough I'll follow for more

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@adefonseka3459]

Outstanding! Best DIY I’ve ever seen , Quality of the video, Great angles on the close-ups, step by step narration ; Giving your viewers, part number of washer. Is another touch

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@tommyg857]

Just changed the same idler pulley on my 09 Tacoma. Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you for the great work.

[@MT-bu1fu]

Great video! Thank you for showing it from under the vehicle so the viewers can have clearer visuals. Very detailed DIY!

[@williamwalsh7194]

This video was extremely informative and I got the job done, worked out perfect and its smooths and sounds like butter.

[@KFloTacoma]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@donarmour7694]

Thanks KFlo for the tips. I checked my belt and it still looks new after 120,000 miles. Pulleys seem fine as well. I carry a spare belt with me just in case.

[@michaelschwartz8922]

Thanks again brother. I followed this process exactly and got ‘er done in about 20 min taking my time and really double checking everything.. thank you again..

[@KFloTacoma]

Sweet! I'm glad the work went smoothly!

[@dukedurham1333]

Thx KFlo. Helped a ton just a couple weeks back. (2024) Gonna go on and get the rest done around the Thanksgiving holiday.

[@eric_hates_the_poor]

Thanks man! I just ordered the entire gates kit and plan to do everything as I’m overly cautious and figure I’ll do it while I’m in there. Thanks for a great vid.

[@liiviid]

thank you for giving the torque specs makes life so much easier

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@genemorales62gm]

Thank you for the video. Couldn’t of done it without it. I finally got around to changing the belt and had your video on my phone to see if I did it right. Very helpful. My belt still looked good after 213100 miles but I changed it anyway.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@ronaldcash8492]

REPLACE WITH OEM PARTS, GATES OR DAYCO ARE GOOD.

[@langmussen3169]

great video. I got all the parts and changed these today with your help. Thank you again for making these awesome videos!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad to help! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@rooftopcat1785]

K- my idler on the 2016 2.7 had a spacer on the old one ,stuck on the inside , it was nedded to aid in the spin. The 2 wd is easier to work on less in the way, the fan shroud comes out of the way and done from up top. Those bolts on the skid plate become part of the car if there not service with anti sieze. I watch your vids as homework to prepare for the job, im glad to have these videos there like gold . Im also subscibed . Thank you .

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! I'm glad my videos help. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@torren6576]

Your video helped me quite a bit. Changing the belt was far simpler than I expected. My 2016 has two tensioner pulleys that also need replaced but over all not difficult. Thank you

[@oysterfleet5669]

Fantastic camera work. Great explanations too. I wish I'd have known about the drill bit trick to hold the tensioner when I replaced my belt. GO FLEET! I own a SD model.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@harley092355]

This is a super guy which I will never meet but wish I could-thanks sir and do a valve cover job on a 2nd generation Taco.

[@KFloTacoma]

LOL you're a persistent one. It's on the to-do list dude

[@danielborrer270]

My first shout out! I know what i'm doing Saturday!!!

[@KFloTacoma]

I hope the inspection went well LOL

[@danielborrer270]

It did... that was an Easy fix! Literally 30 minutes of “work”.... My bottom pulley was shot, barely spun. Top 2 pulleys spun but sounded like gravel.... tensioner pulley was okay- but I replaced it too....

[@KFloTacoma]

Nice, good stuff. I'm glad that worked out!

[@danielborrer270]

@@KFloTacoma next up (this spring or summer) will be the new clutch install & hydraulic TO bearing (by clutch masters) and the FJ Tcase swap in.... 🤓😁

[@KFloTacoma]

Nice! I've been looking into doing the FJ Tcase swap in at some point as well! GL bro!

[@ronaldcash8492]

NEED TO CHECK IDLER #1 AND IDLER # 2 AND TENCHNER PULLLEY TO.

[@david-nn8oj]

I wish I had your helpful tricks and informative suggestions for my gen 2 tacoma in my back pocket....! It it out of the park once again. Very helpful and informative I must say! I Thankyou.. and look forward to the next time! David

[@KFloTacoma]

You'll always have it in your back pocket if you hit that like and subscribe! Thanks for the kind words bro

[@david-nn8oj]

@@KFloTacoma I sure do! Thanks again! David

[@Boom-ou1vb]

Fantastic video! I did this once before and took radiator out and all that jazz. This looks way easier. Now I just have to figure out which one is making a racket. Thank you! New subscriber!

[@KFloTacoma]

It definitely is easier from the bottom! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@marxfish]

Thanx for making this vid for us do it yourselfers. Didn't know about the stop hole for the tensioner or the fact that the pulley bolt is reverse thread. Once again great job.

[@MC-wj3mt]

Great video man! Lots of info and thanks for putting that part # for the washer in there! Went to Lowes and got one

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel, You'll love my newer videos too!

[@matta5194]

Bru! Amazing directions and explanations! Thanks a bunch

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@avranv864]

Thank you so much for making this video, helped me out a lot, no more hearing that annoying whine 🤟🏽 keep it up with the great DIY videos 👍🏽

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it helped! thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@McFlysGarage]

I was doing my belt today and I’m for sure going from the underside

[@KFloTacoma]

It's the easier way to do it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@jameynichols9573]

The angles made me subscribe. Lol Saturday project right here. Lol

[@johngoffinett7808]

Just smashed you 🤣👍. Have a 2017 SR5 4x4. Appreciate the in-depth videos, part numbers, links, and calling out the size of tool to use! 👍👍👍

[@KFloTacoma]

HAHA Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@petetrujillo1738]

Excellent video, I looked a few videos before I found yours but your explanations and step by step were the best. I did not see that tip on the drill bit on any other videos, that saved me a ton of time and frustration. Also, your camera work is awesome, I do not know how you got that shot of putting the drill bit in, you must have thee arms.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel, I try my best to be as clear and concise as possible

[@wallybigwheels8993]

Another great informative video! Thank you.

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@87sport]

Great video! very informative, I am getting a noise and am doing this inspection and change. Love your videos and always having torque specs. props!

[@Impalals2001]

great video! I had to do this on my 3rd gen taco with only 29,000/30,000 miles. I had to replace the belt and the belt tensioner as both were not performing as they should have

[@KFloTacoma]

Oh wow, that seems really early to replace the belt. I hope it's running well now

[@eliseopacheco2512]

Thank you sir you helped me save a lot of money 💰

[@KFloTacoma]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@HomelessOnline]

Great video! Subscribed.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub!

[@HomelessOnline]

@@KFloTacoma My 2005 Tacoma has never had the belt replaced, and at least one of those pulleys sounds terrible. Do you recommend I replace them all at once?

[@MsNevadakid]

great tuitional ! thanks much pard. !

[@ChickenTenders97]

Think this just solved my issue. Will confirm Friday. Truck chirps when accelerating. 3rd gen Tacoma with 33k miles

[@KFloTacoma]

I hope it worked out! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@gregg4985]

Very helpful information and video. Thanks K-Flo!!!!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@beko484]

Great DIY vid!

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@thomasgilbert9347]

Thanks for the very detailed video an information.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@northerntoyota7584]

I did this on my Tacoma 4.0 as well, makes you wish you had a hoist. Lying on your back sucks as you get older, well at least while fixing vehicles 😆

[@KFloTacoma]

Yea, seriously. Although a good creeper works pretty well and doesn't break the bank - gotta get the ones with a pillow.

[@michaelschwartz8922]

Another great vid!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@davidruiz5383]

Great video, I learn from you every time I watch your videos. what kind of ratchet are you using to torque the bolts. Thanks and God Bless

[@sandman2345]

Strong work / video!

[@Zuubeecom]

Thank you for your help BIG TIME

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@TBuidroneshot]

You always come to save my ass when needed. Much appreciated!!!

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@raymaharaj3555]

Excellent video

[@fabricecalixte6757]

Great video !!!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@Cgtlfa]

Helpful video 🙏🏼

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@FrancisFurtak]

Good video!

[@gandul1234]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Awoit]

Great write-up as always! I’m using the Gates 36173 for the top/passenger pulley instead of the OEM. It comes with a small insert but no washer. Would you recommend adding a washer like you did for the others?

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Yes, I would recommend a washer since it helps protect the bearing from debris

[@craigmaloney7471]

Great video!!! Thank you = new subscriber

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@MikeSiemens88]

Pretty sure you can access the tensioner bolt from the top using a long breaker bar. No need to remove skid plate. Replacing pulleys is another matter.

[@smrtnz5995]

What year, motor, trans for this 2nd gen Taco?

[@370hssv3]

Did your truck make any noise that u noticed because of the idle pulley before you changed it?

[@KFloTacoma]

Yessir, it had a screeching noise when idling. When I did the inspection, I was able to isolate which idler it was

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Just a PSA. For those looking for a tensioner pulley, and not the full assembly an "upper" idle bearing is the same as the tensioner pulley. Toyota nor oriellys etc will be able to get a "tensioner pully" Just replaced mine 20 min ago. Cheers

[@jimyang556]

I just want to double check. I noticed my tensioner pulley spinning freely and making noises. Just replace the upper idler bearing next to the alternator because I thought it was the one causing the noise. Turns out the noise was still there. If the upper idle bearing is the same one for the tensioner puller then I’m just gonna swap out the bad tensioner pulley with the upper idler pulley. Any issues so far since the change?

[@strelokblackburn4651]

@@jimyang556 nope. Everything is is going good

[@jimyang556]

@@strelokblackburn4651 Thanks a lot. Thought I would have to change the whole thing. Just did the water pump awhile ago and would hate to go back in there for the whole assembly. Just swap it with the upper one I bought for the upper and the noise is gone.

[@strelokblackburn4651]

@@jimyang556 yer welcome bud. Yea I hear ya I didn't want to replace my whole tensioner assembly for just a bad pully bearing. And no ome has a part number for just the bearing even tho it's just called an upper bearing

[@INTERNA9]

Wow!

[@Zorena]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for your clear and concise explanations. Have you had to remove the idler pulley on the bottom? The one next to the crankshaft? It seems you'd have to remove the oil cooler too access it but it appears there's a metal gasket that might need replacing and I can't seem to find any info on it.

[@ShootingSportz]

Whats up Kflo! Does this procedure apply to 3rd gen Tacoma's?

[@KFloTacoma]

unfortunately not, the belt diagram is different for the 3rd gen motors

[@ShootingSportz]

@@KFloTacoma Thanks for the heads up!

[@Darian-mk1bw]

Does a 2017 use the same upper idlers as this? My drivers side one beside the alternator is done haha

[@drew8642]

Good instruction video 👍 There is a complete kit sold by the Continental brand that includes serpentine belt, tensioner pulley and 2 idler pulley OE quality which is recommend for the best function and service life for about 180.00 from Rockauto. I think this is my best choice for my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6. No?

[@jaygingrich9164]

The 3rd Gens and ? others may have a left thread on the bolt holding the tensioner pulley. Otherwise unloading the tensioner would loosen that bolt.

[@KFloTacoma]

this video is on the 2nd gen 4.0 motor

[@TommyBlanton]

It be great if you put engine info in description

[@marcelocerros3044]

The best

[@kenvincent19]

Now this tacoma is gonna last 30 more years

[@KFloTacoma]

Yessir, I'm planning on having this last for at least that!

[@kenvincent19]

Bro what do i do if that hole where that drill bit goes into is broken 😢 ​@KFloTacoma

[@brianderosier3427]

Is the alternator pulley replaceable if bad? Or do you have to replace the entire alternator ?

[@RyanReid1]

Appreciate the vid!! Did that Dayco belt hold up ? Im about to do it but the oem belt like $65 at toyota.

[@KFloTacoma]

Still using that same belt up to now

[@victorruiz7347]

Hi r those 3 pulleys the same size

[@gofish2233]

They are not the same size. If you look at the diagram, it refers to No 1. and No 2. idlers (two pulleys are the same size, the third is a different size)

[@jondiotte3572]

Kflo how about the tensioner have u replaced yours?

[@KFloTacoma]

My tensioner is still pretty good. I haven't had to replace it just yet. I will make a video about it when the time comes

[@MrSKINUM]

Are you sure the tensioner pulley is 39 ft/lbs? I’m seeing 27 & 29 ft/lbs elsewhere. I was thinking the larger torque spec may be for the whole tensioner considering Toyota doesn’t sell just the tensioner pulley.

[@danielfuentes7979]

I'm looking at the list on Amazon but I don't k ow which is which. I only need the tensioner pulley and idler pulley #1. Please help

[@KFloTacoma]

I have the description on the Amazon list

[@lsbautista21]

Hey K-flo, I know the 3rd gen is not the same diagram. My question is if there's a slot that you can insert a drill bit just to make it loose on the 3rd gen? Thanks and be safe..

[@KFloTacoma]

I'm not too familiar with the 3rd gen. At worst case scenario, I would remove tension by hand and hold it just to get one side of the belt off a pulley. Then you should be able to release the tension completely

[@tonynelson7]

When looking for that pulley you replaced on Amazon it shows 2 different ones?

[@tonynelson7]

I spoke too soon 😂

[@KFloTacoma]

Lol I was about to say to watch the whole video carefully. There are 3 different idler pulleys in the system

[@KFloTacoma]

Plus I'm the description of the amazon page I show which one is which in the description

[@harley092355]

Wish we knew the miles on this Taco.

[@KFloTacoma]

I'm at 140K now roughly and will keep going up

[@sherk05]

Hello sir for 3rd generation tacoma they all have the same size of idler pulley?and torque 29?

[@stevenparker1063]

just cut the old belt lol

[@Johnbridge-o7w]

Stop saying guys

[@chanoleyva8584]

Are all the idlers the same part?