TIP: before loosening, count the threads on the top tensioning bolt to make sure it's the same position after replacing the belt. Technically, the tension should be measured/adjusted to a spec after installation. Thanks for the instructions; really helpful and made the job easy!
Thanks it worked saved me $200. The part $7. Free shipping e-bay. One 12 inch bolt to the tension bracket (first to loosen) One 14 inch bolt on alternator, and One 12 inch tension adjuster.
hi may I ask I have 2010 corolla too, and I saw you said you paid only $7 for a tension belt, is that right, is it a good belt can you trust them?? I haven't changed my tension belt yet, is there a part number for a belt so I can look it up please, thanks so much for sharing and saving cost..bye have a nice day
OH NO!!! I would check with local salvage yards. So sorry to hear this. The tension I run....from the end of the tension bolt...to the outside edge of the fixed nut on the tensioner...2 inches.
Thank you so much brother I was having the same situation and I can't find any video explaining exactly what I needed!! Right on point, and after 1 hour trying what others said but not worked and when I watched your video bro in just 2 minutes I removed the alternator and the serpentine belt , wow just like that! Thanks to you!!! God bless you brother, and keep doing great job!!! 👍 I just subscribed to your channel 💪💪🤙🤙🇺🇸🙏
Trial and error brother. Once you learn...it's like riding a bike. You get it down and the next time you have to do it, you have that confidence that you can get it done. Thank's so much for the kind words! Thank's also for subscribing. Man, I greatly appreciate it. So happy the video lead you in the right direction.
wow the 2010 corolla uses a more reliable tension method hehe the older ones they had some lever arm thing with a piston spring load or something. this system is deisgned to need some service too like you mention the belt stretches and probably needs to be tightened sometimes.
Also when you take the belt off spin the water pump impeller to see how quiet or smooth it is....or not. If you can hear the pump bearing or if it does not feel smooth its on its way out. Based on some YT's I have seen the water pump on this model is troublesome. And there were 2 versions. Check with flashlight there is no green or rusted specks around that WP area that means the water pump is leaking coolant out of its weep hole and a sure sign its on its way out. Same with the alternator spin its pulley. That should be very smooth. And no noise. Failed pulley bearing is very common. You can spin the AC pulley too but its not engaged so it should be very smooth and very quiet. After the belt is on and tightened hold a short ruler up against the belt and then push the belt in should not be more than 1/4 inch deflection per the manual. Do not make it super tight it will harm the pulley bearings on the wp & alt.
Thanks for these tips! After I replaced the alternator the only issue I had was the water pipe. Inexpensive repair and I may very well have the only video about it. How to change the water pipe on a 2010 corolla. Easy,but c9mmon issue. Plastic hose nipples get brittle on this part. The do4man replacement seems to be better made and stouter plastic. The part is available in metal,but for the price I opted for the Dorman. It's held up great. I also did a spin on filter conversion. Not at all a fan of the canister style filters. Toyota is making a killing off of the quote "special tool" to remove the canister. I made my own and then did the conversion. If I get another corolla..I'm putting the canister back in and keeping my steel conversion adapter and valvomax quick drain oil plug
The long tensioner bolt should be lubricated before you loosen it up after removing the alternator stake bolt. Lubrication may remove the witness marks where it was tightened to so just measure the length of the end of the bolt before loosening it.. You may not get back to that exact spot on that tension bolt on a new belt right away as the belt is stiff and not broken in yet so tighten it up good not super tight and check it the next day. I wouldn't try to meet where it was on a fresh belt that's alot of tension on the water pump and alternator. Keep snugging it up till it stops stretching. Its a good idea to buy a Chilton's for this model car. Has alot of info like the belt threading diagram.
Awesome video! Followed your steps today and changed the belt. The old belt snapped while driving down the highway. Who knew this inexpensive part was so important!!!
@@righteousredneck777 It DEFINITELY helped. It didn’t take a whole lot of time, but saved a ton of money! I wasn’t sure about the tension of the new belt but found other sources to make sure it was good.
I route the belt as shown in every diagram I've seen, I still have an inch of slack no matter how i move the alternator. Checked two different auto parts stores, it's the right size. About to have to pay a mobile mechanic to fix it.
18 on the top 12mm and 32 for the bottom 14mm. Also the idea that you will cause strain on the tensioner by loosening it first is 100% false. The tensioner bolt will slide out fine if you are LOOSING it and won't cause strain on it. Those two bolts are meant to be there to hold it in place and do most of the work. If anything you might actually cause strain on the tensioner if you don't loosen it first since all the tension will be on it and not the other two bolts, but probably not a big deal. When tightening it up you do want to tighten the tensioner first then then those two bolts.
Thanks for your tips I was able to use them. I replaced both the alternator and the drive belt and all was well after putting everything back I did an engine start test, the car sounded good all is well until I head to church. The belt began to squeal and the squeal would stop and on it began to squeal again. Can you help me on what is causing culprit, problem
Could very well have a pulley bearing out. They will squeal like crazy. If it was not doing it before, it could be something else. Make sure the belt is snug, but not overly tight. You want just a little bit of give, when you pull up on it.
My top alternator bolt is stripped, not free spinning but loose. With the alternator already installed can I loosen the top bolt and apply threadlocker or will I need to losen the bottom bolt first?
You can try it, but to get a good pivot as mentioned in the video..that bottom will probably need to be loose. Blue thred locker might be the best bet.the red will be even better and hold tighter..just remember..it might be hell to remove if you ever needed to. Stuff is pretty strong
I replaced my alternator with a remanufactured version from O'reilly autoparts. Once I put the new alternator in I found that the serpantine belt is now too loose. Am I missing something?
@@righteousredneck777 Ok I'll check for comparison. Makes the most sense because we pulled the alternator as forward as I can get it and the tensioner has no more threads to pull it forward.
@@philspaseo2377 Somewhat. There's a flurry of stuff I tested and it's been almost a year. I have no recollection of what I did to get me to 'good enough'
Make sure your putting the belt on correctly. You can look on the internet or ask a local parts store to print you the diagram of how to put on the serpentine belt
I measured the new belt against old. It's correct length. I loosen he alternator so it can pivot back n forth. But the belt just will not wrap over the alternator
thank you for your video i have 2010 corrolla but never change the tension belt, I think it time I have to do it now, do you think after market belt ok for it?? or i have to go dealer oem belt???thanks so much and you have a nice day,
@@righteousredneck777 thanks it cost little more bc I live in canada $54 for gate on Amazon.ca , eBay is 41$ but i afraid may be fake on eBay and no warranty Gate k070750 right??
@@huskyng6981 You should find a good auto parts store. I'm in canada and Amazon is hardly ever worth it for parts. My local parts store ALWAYS beats the prices and I don't even have to tell them how much they are. Find a ''car parts guy''. We all need a guy. That's old school networking my man, find a guy you can trust and stick with him. Parts stores are usually not as scummy as garages and stealerships... you should have no problem finding your man!
@@fredlaroche6969 hi Fred I live in Burlington, Ontario Canada too, thanks ... someone on RUclips told me Gate serpentine belt is good, I will change sometime this winter, have a nice day to you, nice warm weather is coming to us hihihihi
@@huskyng6981 You speak of warm weather like it's a good thing!!! Snowmobile season was too damn short dammit! LOL. Joking aside, spring time to me is where I do a complete check-up on my small engine stuff and vehicles either because they're gonna be stored for the summer or they are gonna be in high demand for the season. Spring time sun, crack open a brew and wrench your ass off!!!! woot!
Yes,it should go on easily. I would recommend making sure you have your alternator and alternator pully as close to the firewall as possible. This will loosen as much pull tension as you can get and allow you more room before you tighten up again
I use Armor All Tire shine. Regular old spray can. Do you spray it on let it sit for about 10 minutes and then gently rinse it off. Does not leave a greasy residue
I’ve tried to loosen the bolt at the bottom of the alternator but it is seized in there. It started rounding the head a little so I stopped. Any suggestions on how to loosen that bolt?
No I do not right off hand. I do have a book on this I can get back with you and let you know but I would recommend not going to terribly tight with it... You could easily snap that Bolt
Once the tension bolt is loose..the alternator can pivot forward or back. This will give you the more slack that you need to get the belt on. Once on...tighten up the tension bolt
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TIP: before loosening, count the threads on the top tensioning bolt to make sure it's the same position after replacing the belt. Technically, the tension should be measured/adjusted to a spec after installation.
Thanks for the instructions; really helpful and made the job easy!
Good tip. I'm glad the video helped you
Thanks it worked saved me $200. The part $7. Free shipping e-bay. One 12 inch bolt to the tension bracket (first to loosen) One 14 inch bolt on alternator, and One 12 inch tension adjuster.
Man that makes me happy! I'm so glad that this video was able to help you out. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this
hi may I ask I have 2010 corolla too, and I saw you said you paid only $7 for a tension belt, is that right, is it a good belt can you trust them?? I haven't changed my tension belt yet, is there a part number for a belt so I can look it up please, thanks so much for sharing and saving cost..bye have a nice day
Great video. I've revisited multiple times to replace/tighten my serpentine belt. Thanks
Thank you! So glad the video was able to help you
Thank you very much for your tips. Big help. I just changed my 2012 Matrix belt.
So very welcome
I should’ve watch your video I snapped my tension bolt.
OH NO!!! I would check with local salvage yards. So sorry to hear this. The tension I run....from the end of the tension bolt...to the outside edge of the fixed nut on the tensioner...2 inches.
thank you for sharing
@@douglaskhan4692 very welcome and I hope this helped.
Thanks for you tips it really helps!
Very welcome
Awesome video thanks !
No problem man! I'm glad I did something that could help someone
Thanks very helpful video
So very welcome and I'm glad the video helped
Thank you so much for this video
I really hope I was able to help you out. Thank you for watching. Hopefully you got it all fixed up.
Thank you
Very welcome
Thank you so much brother I was having the same situation and I can't find any video explaining exactly what I needed!! Right on point, and after 1 hour trying what others said but not worked and when I watched your video bro in just 2 minutes I removed the alternator and the serpentine belt , wow just like that! Thanks to you!!! God bless you brother, and keep doing great job!!! 👍 I just subscribed to your channel 💪💪🤙🤙🇺🇸🙏
Trial and error brother. Once you learn...it's like riding a bike. You get it down and the next time you have to do it, you have that confidence that you can get it done. Thank's so much for the kind words! Thank's also for subscribing. Man, I greatly appreciate it. So happy the video lead you in the right direction.
Why did you remove the alternator? Just have to take the tension off it.
..Good job. Respected.
Thank you
wow the 2010 corolla uses a more reliable tension method hehe the older ones they had some lever arm thing with a piston spring load or something. this system is deisgned to need some service too like you mention the belt stretches and probably needs to be tightened sometimes.
Also when you take the belt off spin the water pump impeller to see how quiet or smooth it is....or not. If you can hear the pump bearing or if it does not feel smooth its on its way out. Based on some YT's I have seen the water pump on this model is troublesome. And there were 2 versions. Check with flashlight there is no green or rusted specks around that WP area that means the water pump is leaking coolant out of its weep hole and a sure sign its on its way out.
Same with the alternator spin its pulley. That should be very smooth. And no noise. Failed pulley bearing is very common. You can spin the AC pulley too but its not engaged so it should be very smooth and very quiet. After the belt is on and tightened hold a short ruler up against the belt and then push the belt in should not be more than 1/4 inch deflection per the manual.
Do not make it super tight it will harm the pulley bearings on the wp & alt.
Thanks for these tips! After I replaced the alternator the only issue I had was the water pipe. Inexpensive repair and I may very well have the only video about it. How to change the water pipe on a 2010 corolla. Easy,but c9mmon issue. Plastic hose nipples get brittle on this part. The do4man replacement seems to be better made and stouter plastic. The part is available in metal,but for the price I opted for the Dorman. It's held up great. I also did a spin on filter conversion. Not at all a fan of the canister style filters. Toyota is making a killing off of the quote "special tool" to remove the canister. I made my own and then did the conversion. If I get another corolla..I'm putting the canister back in and keeping my steel conversion adapter and valvomax quick drain oil plug
Good advice..thanks
Very welcome
Very good info thanks
Very welcome. I'm glad I can help
The long tensioner bolt should be lubricated before you loosen it up after removing the alternator stake bolt. Lubrication may remove the witness marks where it was tightened to so just measure the length of the end of the bolt before loosening it..
You may not get back to that exact spot on that tension bolt on a new belt right away as the belt is stiff and not broken in yet so tighten it up good not super tight and check it the next day. I wouldn't try to meet where it was on a fresh belt that's alot of tension on the water pump and alternator. Keep snugging it up till it stops stretching.
Its a good idea to buy a Chilton's for this model car. Has alot of info like the belt threading diagram.
Thank you for this. It's still running great. Been such a great car
Hi Thank u for ur video! I'm replacing alternator any tips on proper sequence For installing Thank u n Hav a great day . Really appreciate ur input😊
Thansk for the video
Very welcome
Tks
Get er fixed up? Sure home so
Awesome video! Followed your steps today and changed the belt. The old belt snapped while driving down the highway. Who knew this inexpensive part was so important!!!
So glad the video helped you
@@righteousredneck777 It DEFINITELY helped. It didn’t take a whole lot of time, but saved a ton of money! I wasn’t sure about the tension of the new belt but found other sources to make sure it was good.
Gracias amigo por el vídeo
Very welcome
I route the belt as shown in every diagram I've seen, I still have an inch of slack no matter how i move the alternator. Checked two different auto parts stores, it's the right size. About to have to pay a mobile mechanic to fix it.
Hmmm...if its the right size...typically its tighter than the original. One of the pulleys must shift farther out
They are selling you the wrong size. They are stocking the wrong size. In that situation..tell them to exchange it for a belt ainch or more shorter
Hope I don't screw this up... lol Had to replace alternator watched a few videos then remove it. Not got to re;place it...
Just had to do the same. Wasn't too hard
Are there any videos of a corolla xrs? Im having trouble finding any ,it's got the 2.4 motor, an there is no tensioner on top like the 1.8 .
Odds are there is a tensioner somewhere. But it was a year ago, so I’m guessing you handled it
Ty for your videos . Just a little question ..... Could you give some inside about the torque specs for this job . Thanks !
Follow instructions in video. Snug is fine. Tighten too much and the bolt could snap
18 on the top 12mm and 32 for the bottom 14mm. Also the idea that you will cause strain on the tensioner by loosening it first is 100% false. The tensioner bolt will slide out fine if you are LOOSING it and won't cause strain on it. Those two bolts are meant to be there to hold it in place and do most of the work. If anything you might actually cause strain on the tensioner if you don't loosen it first since all the tension will be on it and not the other two bolts, but probably not a big deal. When tightening it up you do want to tighten the tensioner first then then those two bolts.
Thanks for your tips I was able to use them. I replaced both the alternator and the drive belt and all was well after putting everything back
I did an engine start test, the car sounded good all is well until I head to church. The belt began to squeal and the squeal would stop and on it began to squeal again. Can you help me on what is causing culprit, problem
Could very well have a pulley bearing out. They will squeal like crazy. If it was not doing it before, it could be something else. Make sure the belt is snug, but not overly tight. You want just a little bit of give, when you pull up on it.
Was it a brand new altenator or a rebuilt? If you had no squeak before...its either a bad altenator pulley or the belt tension is off a touch.
My top alternator bolt is stripped, not free spinning but loose. With the alternator already installed can I loosen the top bolt and apply threadlocker or will I need to losen the bottom bolt first?
You can try it, but to get a good pivot as mentioned in the video..that bottom will probably need to be loose. Blue thred locker might be the best bet.the red will be even better and hold tighter..just remember..it might be hell to remove if you ever needed to. Stuff is pretty strong
There is a little metal notch on the crank pulley. Does the belt slip under that or over?
Over from what I recall. It's been a while now
I replaced my alternator with a remanufactured version from O'reilly autoparts. Once I put the new alternator in I found that the serpantine belt is now too loose. Am I missing something?
The pulley is too small I would say or ya need to put more tension. The remained part may have TOO SMALL of a pulley
@@righteousredneck777 Ok I'll check for comparison. Makes the most sense because we pulled the alternator as forward as I can get it and the tensioner has no more threads to pull it forward.
@@cwspartandid you figure it out
@@philspaseo2377 Somewhat. There's a flurry of stuff I tested and it's been almost a year. I have no recollection of what I did to get me to 'good enough'
I couldn't get the belt back on. I tried loosen alternator to pivot it back n forth. It's just too short. Please help.
They had to have sold you the wrong belt
Make sure your putting the belt on correctly. You can look on the internet or ask a local parts store to print you the diagram of how to put on the serpentine belt
I measured the new belt against old. It's correct length. I loosen he alternator so it can pivot back n forth. But the belt just will not wrap over the alternator
The belt loop is correct. I tried with the old belt, somehow it's short. Lost
Gotta make sure it's rooted correctly over the pulleys
Hi
I would really appreciate it if you can tell how to install the new one because I feel like there no way I have enough slack install it
Gotta take that alternator and pully back toward the firewall as much as possible. Loosen the tensioner bolt and this will allow it to rock back more
It would help if it had a automatic tensioner
No joke. Nope, toyota couldn't make it that easy
thank you for your video i have 2010 corrolla but never change the tension belt, I think it time I have to do it now, do you think after market belt ok for it?? or i have to go dealer oem belt???thanks so much and you have a nice day,
No no. Go get a GATES brand belt. The best. Better than dealer
@@righteousredneck777 thanks it cost little more bc I live in canada $54 for gate on Amazon.ca , eBay is 41$ but i afraid may be fake on eBay and no warranty Gate k070750 right??
@@huskyng6981 You should find a good auto parts store. I'm in canada and Amazon is hardly ever worth it for parts. My local parts store ALWAYS beats the prices and I don't even have to tell them how much they are. Find a ''car parts guy''. We all need a guy. That's old school networking my man, find a guy you can trust and stick with him.
Parts stores are usually not as scummy as garages and stealerships... you should have no problem finding your man!
@@fredlaroche6969 hi Fred I live in Burlington, Ontario Canada too, thanks ... someone on RUclips told me Gate serpentine belt is good, I will change sometime this winter, have a nice day to you, nice warm weather is coming to us hihihihi
@@huskyng6981 You speak of warm weather like it's a good thing!!! Snowmobile season was too damn short dammit! LOL. Joking aside, spring time to me is where I do a complete check-up on my small engine stuff and vehicles either because they're gonna be stored for the summer or they are gonna be in high demand for the season. Spring time sun, crack open a brew and wrench your ass off!!!! woot!
should the new belt slip on easily? I'm having a hard time even with the old one
Yes,it should go on easily. I would recommend making sure you have your alternator and alternator pully as close to the firewall as possible. This will loosen as much pull tension as you can get and allow you more room before you tighten up again
@@righteousredneck777 THX. it worked
How did you clean your engine like that
I use Armor All Tire shine. Regular old spray can. Do you spray it on let it sit for about 10 minutes and then gently rinse it off. Does not leave a greasy residue
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I’ve tried to loosen the bolt at the bottom of the alternator but it is seized in there. It started rounding the head a little so I stopped. Any suggestions on how to loosen that bolt?
If its rounded off...try taking a smaller size socket and using that. Might have to beat it on if you can hit it with a hammer
@Tom Hollingsworth yeah, sometimes manufacturers go a bit crazy with stuff down
Is it the gates 6pk1230 you used?
Do you happen to know any of the torque specifications?
No I do not right off hand. I do have a book on this I can get back with you and let you know but I would recommend not going to terribly tight with it... You could easily snap that Bolt
Why the belt don’t fit no even the old one???
Too much distance between the pulleys. Gotta rock that alternator back more toward the fire wall to shorten the amount of slack
The alternator pivots so you can get the right amount of distance between the pulleys to slip the belt on..THEN tighten the tension bolt to tighten
Once the tension bolt is loose..the alternator can pivot forward or back. This will give you the more slack that you need to get the belt on. Once on...tighten up the tension bolt
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Dam can not get the 14 mm off
I did this but don't know why the tensioner bolt went all the way in order to tighten the belt. Maybe I need a new belt bcuz it stretched?
Yes,I'm thinking it has extra slack if ya had to go that much.
Thanks for sharing
Very welcome