Serpentine Belt Replacement 05 Honda Odyssey 3.5L

In this video I'll take you along as I go over the process of replacing the serpentine belt on an 05 Honda Odyssey 3.5L. This is a relatively simple job but, it can be difficult as the the working area is very tight and the tensioner can seem to be difficult to move. The tensioner used is not a typical spring loaded tensioner. You'll need to take your time when moving the tensioner. Constant pressure is key. You'll notice that the tensioner will slowly move. Just take your time.
Note: The technique used at the end to install the belt where I used a jack handle to extend the trow of the ratchet is not the correct way to use a ratchet. Use this technique at your own risk. Damage to tools may occur. I would actually recommend using a serpentine belt tool for this job.
Also, at about the 3:50 make I actually called the top "dummy nut" a fake bolt. I meant to say "dummy nut" and not fake bolt. Just to be clear. I'm sure you understood that though.
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[@TheLauifijune]

I had a hard time. I did it your way with a 24" breaker bar and it was easy. Thanks

[@mjhammer8121]

Great video. I just replaced the factory belt on my 2011 Odyssey with 68,830 miles on the clock. It took longer than I wanted it to, mostly because I looped it incorrectly twice and had to keep coming back to your diagram for reference. Nice job aid! Next I'm gonna tackle my daughter's 2015 Honda Fit.

[@wilfredoerazo7091]

Thanks for your information, really helped me out

[@josueavilavital6574]

Great Job!!🏁🏁🏁

[@jamesbrown6626]

YOU DA MAN!!! Superb detailed explanation

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad you liked it!

[@angusmacnuggets2164]

yeah - I learned the hard way after I sheared the top tension bolt while trying to reinstall belt. Nice video mate.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Oh man! That stinks.

[@superconduct483]

Nice video and it will help me a lot.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped

[@dannysautorepair]

Great video thank you

[@HueYang.1]

I might add that it would also be a good idea to check the bearings as well before putting the belt back on just to see if they need replacing. A bad bearing could be the cause for squeaking or screeching noises when the car is running.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Man! That's great info! Thanks for the addition.

[@BioFitHubNetwork]

Good info, I couldn't find the tensioner operation, my problem is the lower tensioner pulley bearing has to be bad since the belt is a third off causing belt to come off power steering pulley

[@robertwilliams8113]

Yes i seem to have problems get ting belt on anything thing I can do make it easier for me thanks rob

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Its not an easy job. It was difficult for me.

[@myutube1960]

Excellent video and very well explained. Thanks for sharing. Have an '05 Odyssey that I am going to do the timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner, idler pulley replacement. I'am not a mechanic, just starting to get all the info needed to perform this 105k maintenance on my van. Will you please provide any additional info about this procedure? Like torque specifications on idler pulley, timing belt tensioner, etc. Do I need to remove the serpentine belt tensioner? Thank you in advance for your assistance and prompt response. I fully understand that all and any information you provide will be at my own risk and you are not responsible in anyway for info provided and/or work I do with that information. Thank you again.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Chech out my channel. I'm working on that right now. I've got part 1 of the timing belt Replacement done and the water pump Replacement video. I'm working on putting part 2 together on the timing belt Replacement. Should have it out shortly.

[@myutube1960]

@@BarboursAutoHelp Thank you very much for your prompt response. I just saw part 1 of the video you mentioned. It's excellent! Thank you. Will be waiting for part 2. I have subscribed to your channel

[@jeromebates8153]

Yes

[@kelvinready3693]

Thank you

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You're welcome

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I added a few things to this one to make it more helpful.

[@ericschorsch]

Kieth, this was really helpful. I can't tell you how much frustrating time I've spent trying to get the serpentine belt on and off my 2010 Odyssey. Two additional notes - I've been using a couple of small spring clamps to grab the belt onto the larger pulley wheels as I'm initially fitting the belt - it really helps when working alone to keep the belt from slipping and flopping all over when I want all the slack right at the tensioner pulley. Also, I never understood (until yesterday) that the tensioner piston takes time to move (due to internal oil pressure) - it doesn't "collapse" like the old spring-loaded tensioners used to, so it feels like nothing is happening. But, just apply constant and even pressure with the socket wrench (maybe 15 to 20 seconds) and it will move enough to slide the belt onto the pulley wheel. This part of my job was way easier than changing my one-year old timing belt tension actuator (thank you Dayco), but that's another story. eric

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

That's great information. Thank you for sharing. I'm confident this info will help someone.

[@alfredoguerrero8596]

I need to replace belt on my 05 Honda odyssey but the bottom dummy nut is gone can I release tension from top dummy nut?

[@FilmFactry]

Isn't it 19mm? not 3/4"

[@grantbenham8673]

What's the reason for using the lower fake nut to remove and the upper fake nut to install? Is it possible to just use the upper fake nut for both and not remove the wheel?

[@tonytran7137]

Hello do you know how to fix the problem Front shaft 1 but rear 7 gear by maker go to front

[@frankreichl679]

nice

[@chriscook1278]

Is the 2008 the same belt part number? And do you have a picture of the sequence?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Don't know. Probably not. No I don't have a pic.

[@ANACLEPTOO]

Good video though.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

thanks

[@k3rizz3k]

I've got an 05, and I can't for the life of me find the dummy nut for the tensioner. It's not where it is in the video.

[@grunherzjg-5443]

😁👍

[@szbert]

3/4 socket??? It’s a Honda. It’s metric. It’s a 19mm.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

They are the same size. 3/4=19mm.

[@Kee-bn9sy]

Why is it so fking hard to put the belt on . I am on my second belt tensioner ,fake nut broken.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Man, I'm not sure! That stinks. Try slow and steady pressure.

[@evilmainer2817]

I did the same on my 3rd tensioner! Any recommendations?

[@marianocalderon1186]

That's fo

[@rickpedretti4538]

No mention of how difficult it is to straighten and align the belt itself. They come coiled up. My belt won't straighten to save my life. A 2 man job, top and bottom, which, if you're on jacks... Not easy.