How To Replace Serpentine Belt 05-09 Chevy Equinox
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, cracked, snapped or cut serpentine belt. This video is applicable to the Chevy Equinox 3.4L models, years 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09.
This repair was done on a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
2009 Chevrolet Equinox
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Excellent video and thank you. My 2006 Equinox did not have enough clearance between the 3/8 tensioner socket and car body for a 3/8 drive ratchet or pull bar. My regular tensioner tool was too long and hit against the firewall before I could get enough slack to get the belt on. Instead of cutting my tool off shorter, I wrapped a small nylon rope around the bottom curve of the tensioner. I connected a ratchet strap in a straight line between the rope and radiator frame. The ratchet strap easily pulled the tensioner and kept it positioned where I could take my time getting the belt properly on the pulleys. Be careful not to get fingers between the belt and pulleys in case the rope breaks or slips. I hope this saves someone time and busted knuckles in the future.
I used this video to install a shorter belt to bypass the AC compressor. Perfect instructions. Much appreciated.
+Brian Bullock Thanks for the feedback!
I've replaced quite a few serpentine belts, but after glancing at my parents' 2008 Equinox I was a bit put off. Definitely not as easy to get to as my experience with vehicles in the past. Never needed to remove a motor mount to do this before! I just knocked the job out in less than an hour thanks to your tutorial, thank you *so* much! After watching your tutorial and knowing exactly what I was getting into, it was a breeze. I actually feel like this one was of the easiest serpentine belts I've ever replaced despite the extra steps, because I knew exactly what I was up against.
For the record I replaced the belt because I saw some cracking/dry rotting on the inside. This is definitely one of those parts the do-it-yourself mechanic should be replacing well *before* it breaks. Definitely if you notice a squealing, but the part is so darn cheap I honestly recommend replacing it with any visual signs of wear or just on a regular maintenance schedule. Even if they don't break they can stretch. This is a super easy and cheap fix that prevents major problems down the road -- much like changing your oil. A loose/snapped serpentine belt is going to leave you stranded on the side of the road *best* case scenario, and if you're not quite so lucky you'll destroy your engine from overheating if the water pump isn't turning strong enough, and I can even imagine possible electrical failures is the alternator isn't turning strong enough. Not too sure about the electrical aspect to be honest, but the possible damage to the engine from the water pump not working properly is more than enough to make me check mine!
Thanks for watching. if any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the serpentine belt shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them, we also offer free shipping in the US www.1aauto.com/serpentine-belt-acdelco-6k905/i/1aesb00040?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
your videos for equinox's are beast. my go to page.
+DaManDaMythDaLegnd We're glad the videos helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
This definitely helped me on my 06 Equnox. Thank you so much for uploading.
This is literally a perfect explanation!
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Very well done. Thank you Mike and 1A Auto. This short video takes all the mystery out of changing a serpentine belt on this particular series of GM SUV's. My car is a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GT and it's the same arrangement as this Equinox exactly.
Everyone told me this would be a quick & easy fix. Hilarious! I've been learning how to do all repairs myself & this was anything but easy.
Excellent instructions on how to do this! Replaced the one on mine today. No problem what so ever. Thank you.
That's what we like to hear, Adam. Good work! 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
The tensioner can easily be moved by hand from underneath the vehicle, if you have a second person to help out. I tried it earlier and was surprised.
+Rad Roger Thanks for the added tip! Have a great day. 1aauto.com
I spent an hour trying to do this the right way, then took a 2x2 of wood and put it up from the bottom, using the firewall as the pivot point, and just lifted up the 2x2 up against the pulley. You have to remove the R wheel and the plastic guard, but it’s lickity split after. Could use a pry bar with padding against the pulley wheel, but wood worked fine. I used a deck railing picket, which might have been a smidge smaller than a 2x2. I’d be amazed if seasoned mechanics don’t do something similar, yet it’s definitely not going to be in the FSM, lol.
Great tutorial! But wtf was Chevy thinking?
+phatcawk Thank you for checking us out, as well as your feedback. There are a ton of things we could recommend to have manufacturers do to make it easier for repairs. 1aauto.com
Dude you are so right. Got my grandmother's 06 Equinox and took a peek at the belt and I was like "how the hell am I gonna get that belt on? It goes around that mount!" Gone are the days when you can just replace a part without taking out 3 other parts first. Thankfully serpentine belt changes are rare.
What they try to do is make it so that people will bring it into the dealership to get is serviced. That's what automotive engineers do regardless of make.
Thanks! Even though the video is over 5 years old, it was extremely helpful for putting back the belt in my Pontiac Torrent after it came off due to a chipmunk that had made his bed somewhere on the belt. I'm sad to say that he did not survive being tossed by the fast spinning belt but shit happens...
Excellent video, great lighting. I have used others to work on my Nox.
Great video thanks. Girlfriend had her car 2009 at the dealer yesterday and has 65,000 miles on it and they said belt looks fine. They charged her almost $800.00 just for radiator flush, brake fluid change, fuel injector clean and transmission fluid change. And they didn't even change the transmission filter stating they use a chemical to clean it. Dealer services are crooks. My concern was primarily the belt and will do this myself. Again thanks for the great video.
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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J 39914 is the tool you can get to do it without removing the motor mount. They could have put a square or hex head instead of a square hole. This is why I hate cars anymore. Million ways to make it unstupid, but instead this is the solution gm auto engineers come up with.
Yeah, crappy engineering
This was very beneficial to me as I have to do a waterpump on my '05. Never did one on a 3.4 yet. Hope the bolts don't break or the bleeder bolts as that's my main concern as it's the original pump with 184,000 miles on it. Going to do the hoses too as they are the originals also.
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appreciate the info! Even with the cost of buying tools it makes it way less expensive to replace myself than to take to a local mechanic.
+Juan Vargas That's our goal. We're glad we could help you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Serpentine belt, Equinox replacement good job.
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My belt came off due to oil leakageon my captiva . This video was very helpful.
+DaToonist DaToonist Thank you for your feedback! We are happy we could help.
Should I put something to cushion and spreadout the load the motor? Your jack shows a solid (?) circular metal object on jack my jack has only tabs at the contact point to prevent sliding of the jack. Thanks.
Thank You SO MUCH for posting this, helped me GREATLY....also appreciate you adding in the torque specs! Perfection!👍🏾
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Wow...I was so hoping not to take out a motor mount for a simple belt change. Do they make offset belt tools?
Great video! Thank you!
Awesome Video - I will definitely do this myself now!!
thanks your video upload really helped me get the job done more efficiently
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Hey I have replaced alternator, serpentine belt, a broken tensioner pulley, and new battery. 05 Equinox ran fine for a day and a half and won't start again. Now has a check engine light but at work haven't had time to check it out.
Appreciate your videos regardless.
Any ideas? Please help!
Why is it when my friend took his equinox ls to the dealer, they tried to charge him a thousand bucks to change his belt? They told him they had to drop the engine to take it off.
this helped a ton!! Thank you so very much!
i tried doing this with my equinox, and for some reason theres not enough clearance between the tensioner and the body panel there. what should i do?
Your videos have saved me tons of money! Thank you!
Would it be prudent to replace the tensioner at the same time? Do those last?
It definitely can't hurt (as long as you install the new one properly!) but personally I can usually tell if the tensioner is weak when I change the belt. If it seems like it releases tension way too easy when you go to change the belt it's definitely time to replace. If you need to put a bit of elbow grease into it to get the belt routed around the final pulley it's probably still fine. Squealing (especially if a new belt was just put on) is also a pretty good clue it's time to replace the tensioner.
+Brian Duty Thanks for the feedback!
Great video!! Very shitty design engine!! My mitsubishi montero and Mitsubishi Endeavor only takes 5 minutes to replace the belt! My sister in law equinox belt broke coming from Galveston tx took 3 hours to replace!
Amigo muchas gracias por muy buenos videos tengo una equinox 2005 y me han servido mucho
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Just changed mine for a 2012 Chevy Equinox.
+Johnathan Woods Thanks for checking us out!
that was a spectacular video, made the job easy
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is this the same process you would do to take out the water pump?
Having to remove an engine mount makes it not a DIY job for me. I'll take it to my mechanic.
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The 05 doesn't have enough damn room to get to the tensioner even if ya jack the motor up.
What is the tube coming off the intake
The end that goes under my coil popped out and my car is running terrible
Hi there
Please I need know the belt number of the Chevy Equinox 2007. 3.4.L
Many thanks
1A auto I have a 2008 chevy equinox sport 3.6l how do you change the serpentine belt. If you help me out thanks
wow he made this look so simple my belt snaped on my 2007 equinox and there was some smoke me I personally as a woman know NOTHING about cars and have zero tools not sure if I could attempt this or not....its gonna be expensive at the shop!!!!!
+Asia Jackson Thank you for watching, and we hope you are okay! If you follow our video for installation of the belt and are able to obtain the routing diagram you will be able to have this repaired and save money compared to the shop. 1aauto.com
Thanks for the video.
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So, I only have one concern with doing this on my Equinox. Is there a specific spot on the engine where it is safe to put the jack?
can a breaker bar be used or does it have to be the flex
+Mr. CPG Thank you for checking us out. Based upon the accessibility you may be able to use a long breaker bar, but a flex bar may be easier. 1aauto.com
Really an amazing video, perfectly explained. I truly appreciate your great job. I have saved saved a lot money learning from your videos. Regards from Mexico!!
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not sure about an 08, but my 2012 says in the manual to "visually inspect accessory drive belts" at 240,000 km (150,000mi) but tells you to check (if equipped) your sun roof track at 12000km !! Huh?
Great Video... just one edit.
Ok my bad. 2 edits. Lol
My previous post works to get the belt off the pully.
Didn't realize you still need a jack to support the engine when loosening the mount bolts.
What a Ass-Backwards design. (Good job Chevy)
No need to jack up engine or have a second person.
Just use a long enough skinny wood clamp.
Hook it to back of tension pully & other end to motor mount. ( do this before removing mount)
Pump your clamp a few squeezes and wallah.
You can now slip off the belt from top pully.
Then release the clamp & proceed with mount removal.
Do it in reverse order to install new belt.
+K Z Thanks for the feedback!
So my belt broke because my water pump froze up. What a save way to thaw it out? I'm currently working on it in a parking lot
Thanks for the help... I just some money... thanks to you
Thanks for the feedback! +El Cuico Shoro
Loosing belt causing me alternator no charging the battery low-voltage
Very well done, thank you very much!
How can you tell if you're tightening the bolts to 45 and 85 foot pounds if you're doing this at home?
+JJ Reed Thanks for watching! You will need to use a torque wrench to properly tighten to those torque values.
Does anyone have this for a 2012. I cant get to the tensioner this way. The belt and all is below the mounts.
I'm trying to find someone, anyone that knows how to or has a video of a Chevy Equinox 3.6L V6 engine belt replacement. Your video is only helpful up to removing the air filter housing, after that the engine mount for the 3.4L V6 is not at all what mine looks like. I have the Haynes online manual and it isn't specific about how to do this job either. I literally want to replace the belt and I can be back on the road. I'm very frustrated with this car. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
What size socket do I need for the tensioner pullie
+Michael Black Attach a 3/8 inch drive ratchet to the serpentine belt tensioner.
🙏🏼 thank you very very much saved my ass
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these are stupid to work on I remember helping my mom change a burnt out headlight and we had to take whole front off just to get the head light out ridiculous!
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Thank you!
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thank you
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Unreal. Jack the motor to remove a drive belt. What happened to Chevy?
that looks easy and I'm a girl