Very helpful video, I learned through other write ups that there is a keyhole for a "pin" or allen key you can use to keep the tension off the tensioner allowing you to remove the wrench in the process too. The value of a Harbor Freight fan belt tool is clear. That long-armed meat fork looking thing that helps guide the belt into areas so you're not breaking your back or going under the truck four times. Keep the old belt in your truck box just in case, and spray some belt dressing on the new one.

Below the tensioner is a hole you can slip a 5mm allen key into that will hold the tensioner in place once tension is removed. Much easier to change without the tool in the way.

Great video, I did it few hours ago. Thank you.

Thanks, I’m pretty sure I have a squeaky belt as well on my 2017. I hear it more upon acceleration near my alternator. My belt looks fine probably just gonna lube it up a bit and see if I hear it still. Just hoping it’s not the pulley itself.

@donjulio3895

Жыл бұрын

Same is happening to mine. Did the belt replacement do the trick?

Nice work. Simple. You sure it isn't easier to pull the skidplates and do it without having to contort around that fan?

Would've help if the owner had cleaned off some of mud before bringing to you, don't you think?😊

I have 38k on my 2018 and i know i got a whining noise from my idler pulley. And there is a TSB for drive belt chirp. Going on a road trip so im going to replace tbe belt and pulley and keep the old belt as an emergency spare. Better to change before it gives me problems in the middle of no where

thank you, do you have an link to the parts (fan belt) which we can help you buy purchasing from your channel

Did anyone else notice he was a rib off on the alt when he stared the engine?

How much does a job like this cost. I don't want to f it up. I have 45,000 on mine and it's driving me crazy

@TacoDave19

Жыл бұрын

$218 at my local dealer. New belt and labor.

@diggybean2705

Жыл бұрын

200

Toyota has a recall on the belt for 3rd gen tacos... go to toyota and they swap it free of charge.

has this started squealing again?

@JaboTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

No it hasn't

Weird you had to replace the belt on such a newer truck. Was it just cause it was squeaking?

@JaboTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was

@1MNUTZ

Жыл бұрын

Its a common problem on these 3rd gen tacomas the idler pulleys squeek

@BlueSTI

Жыл бұрын

@@1MNUTZ sucks mine is doing it now

@1MNUTZ

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueSTI if you mix some wd40 and water in a spray bottle and LIGHTLY spray the nuts on the upper and lower idler pulleys the noise should go away (for a short time) if its the pulleys. OR if you have and air compressor blow air into the pulleys to get the dust out. The pulleys are facing forwards instead of to the sides which is how the dust dirt sand gets easily trapped in there.

@BlueSTI

Жыл бұрын

@1M thanks for the tip I appreciate it 🙏

Cut the belt to remove it. And you dont lubricate a drive belt.

These belts shouldn't have to be replaced till 100,000 miles. Carefully take a bristle brush (toothbrush style) lightly to both sides of belt while idling. This will scratch off the built up grime & save you the time & money of doing all this

@89eberp

Жыл бұрын

Im gonna try this

@americanmilitiaman88

Жыл бұрын

There is a TSB for i think 2016 to 2020 Tacoma's. Drive belt chirp

@BenMcghie

Жыл бұрын

@@89eberp I'd really keep your hands away from anything in there while the engine is running. You're better off pulling the belt and doing this manually.