Edit Article  Edited by biuealien, Dave Crosby, Flickety, Dana
and 13 others  How to change a drive belt on a car, either
serpentine or v-belt type. NOT how to change a TIMING belt.
1. Change an Automotive Belt Step 1.jpg     Make sure you have
the right new belt. This is best accomplished by finding a part
number on the old belt, and obtaining an exact equivalent. If a
part number cannot be found due to a worn belt, taking the old
belt in to the dealer or a parts store can help. Nothing beats a
part number for cross referencing purposes, but knowledgeable
salespeople can match the old belt with the new one.   2. Change
an Automotive Belt Step 2.jpg     Make a drawing if you are
unfamiliar with the routing of the belt. While it may seem
simple before it's dismantled, it will seem much more
complicated once you've taken it apart.   3. Change an
Automotive Belt Step 3.jpg     If there are multiple belts,
label them. A paint pen, Sharpie, or piece of masking tape will
work well. Number them from front to ba