Where is the serpentine belt diagram?
Some vehicles have the serpentine belt diagram located on a decal somewhere in the engine compartment. But if your car does not have a decal, you can easily look up the diagram in a repair manual or repair database.
Where is the engine belt diagram?
A: Commonly a belt routing diagram sticker is on the underside of the hood or in the engine compartment. If there is no diagram, make a sketch of the belt and pulleys before removing the belt. This will help you re-route the new belt correctly.
How much does it cost to replace a serpentine belt on a 2005 Ford Taurus?
The real cost is in the labor, because a lot of parts need to be disassembled to get to the belt. Shopping around to get a few quotes is your best bet to get the best deal, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $409 to $919 (including parts and labor).
Are serpentine belts directional?
From a purely technical point of view, a new timing belt is completely symmetrical, meaning it does not have a direction of rotation. “Then what’s the use of timing belts with directional arrows?”, we hear you wonder. If your new timing belt has timing marks, then there are similar marks on the pulleys/on the engine.
Can a serpentine belt be put on wrong?
In some instances it may be possible to install a serpentine belt the wrong way. If this happens, one or more pulleys will rotate in the WRONG direction, affecting the operation of the alternator, water pump, A/C compressor or power steering pump. This can cause major problems.
How much does it cost to replace a serpentine belt in a Ford Taurus?
The average cost for a Ford Taurus serpentine belt replacement is between $94 and $106. Labor costs are estimated between $46 and $58 while parts are priced at $47. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
Is changing a serpentine belt easy?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.