Replacing serpentine belt on odyssey

Fig. Fig. 11: Accessory drive belt adjustment-3.3L and 3.8L engines
All of the belt driven accessories on the 3.3L and 3.8L engines are driven by a single serpentine belt. The belt tension is maintained by am automatic tensioner.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and safely support it with jackstands.
3. Remove the right front splash shield.
4. Release tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise.
5. Remove the belt and install a replacement.
6. Proper belt tension is maintain by the dynamic tension.
7. Install the right front splash shield. Lower the front of the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable

This is how to replace the power steering belt in 1995 ford explorer.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative post on the battery. Loosen the retaining bolt with a socket and ratchet, then remove the cable end from the terminal. Isolate the cable end from the battery to prevent accidental starting of the engine while you are working.
2. Locate the serpentine belt tensioner on the front of the engine and attach a socket and ratchet to the mounting bolt in the center of the pulley. Rotate the tensioner clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt. Remove the belt from the pulleys while holding the tensioner away from the belt. Discard the old belt. Release the tensioner, slowly rotating it to the home position.
3. Install the new serpentine belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner pulley. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and slide the new belt onto the tensioner pulley. Slowly rotate the tensioner counterclockwise, allowing it to tighten the belt.
4. Remove the socket and ratchet from the tensioner pulley. Install the negative battery cable on to the negative terminal of the battery. Tighten the retaining bolt with a socket and ratchet.
5. Start the engine, verifying that the belt is mounted correctly and running true over the pulleys.

2.8L and 3.1L Air Pump Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the air pump.
3. Remove the worn belt.

To install:

1. Adjust the belt to specifications and tighten the pump mounting bolts.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.

2.3L Power Steering Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the adjustment bolts.
3. Remove the power steering belt from the pulley.

To install:

1. Route the belt around the pulley.
2. Adjust the belt to specifications, then tighten the adjustment bolts.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

See Figures 6 through 15

Fig. Fig. 6: Unfasten the retaining bolts...

Fig. Fig. 7: ... then remove the serpentine belt guard

Fig. Fig. 8: ...

Fig. Fig. 9: ... then remove the serpentine belt

1. Remove the belt. Clean the accessory drive belt surfaces.

Fig. Fig. 10: Serpentine drive belt routing-2.2L engine

Fig. Fig. 11: Removal and installation of the serpentine belt-2.3L engine

Fig. Fig. 12: Serpentine belt routing-2.5L engine with and without A/C

Fig. Fig. 13: Use an 18mm box end wrench on the pulley nut to rotate the tensioner on the 3.8L engine

Fig. Fig. 14: in. breaker bar to rotate the tensioner

Fig. Fig. 15: On the 3.4L, use a box end wrench, then rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the serpentine belt

Remove the belt guard or coolant recovery reservoir as required.

Hello, Alternators are a car part that can be very costly to fix because of labor costs. But with an hour or two of time and a little elbow grease, you can do it yourself. And to replace the alternator follow the following steps below:

Step 1. Pull your car into the garage or your work area. Turn the car off and let it sit for a while to cool.

Step 2. Begin by disconnecting the negative cable of the battery.

Step 3. Remove the serpentine belt from the pulley on the alternator. Do this by using a socket wrench to turn the serpentine automatic belt tensioner so that it allows slack in the belt. Then simply slip the belt off the alternator pulley.

Step 4. Locate and disconnect all the mounting bolts on the alternator, use a vehicle specific manual if you have any trouble.

Step 5. Disconnect all wires attached to the alternator then remove the alternator from the car.

INSTALLING NEW ALTERNATOR.

Step 1. Slide the new alternator into place. Do not worry about the serpentine belt yet.

Step 2. Replace the bolts that held the previous alternator to secure the new one in place.

Step 3. Attach the wires to the new alternator the same way they were attached to the old one.

Step 4. Adjust the serpentine belt tensioner the same direction you did in Section One to put slack in the belt. Wrap the belt around the pulley of the new alternator and then remove the socket wrench from the automatic belt tensioner.

Step 5. Inspect the belt to be sure it is not snug and follows the path required in the pulley and belt configuration diagram.

Step 6. Hook the negative battery wire back to the negative terminal on the battery.

Thanks

What size of motor, do you have a/c and which belt are you replacing? Not sure about your engine size since you did not list it so please pick the applicable motor:

Sebring Coupe And Avenger (2.5L VIN N Engine)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Loosen the tension pulley locknut.
   
3. Rotate the adjusting bolt to decrease the belt tension.
   
4. Remove the drive belt from the engine.
   

To install:

1. Position the replacement belt around the pulleys, making sure the belt routing is correct.
   
2. Adjust the belt by rotating the adjusting bolt until the correct tension is reached. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section for belt adjustment.
   
3. Once the desired tension is reached, secure the locknut. Recheck the belt tension.
   
4. After the belt is installed and adjusted properly, tighten the locknut to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

2.0 DOHC

Power Steering Pump And A/C Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Loosen the tension pulley locknut.
   
3. Rotate the adjusting bolt to decrease the belt tension.
   
4. Remove the drive belt from the engine.
   

To install:

1. Position the replacement belt around the pulleys, making sure the belt routing is correct.
   
2. Adjust the belt by rotating the adjusting bolt until the correct tension is reached. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section for belt adjustment.
   
3. Once the desired tension is reached, secure the locknut. Recheck the belt tension.
   
4. After the belt is installed and adjusted properly, tighten the locknut.
   
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

Removal & Installation

3.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Wiper module Accessory drive belt Alternator mounting bolts Alternator harness connectors Alternator
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Alternator Alternator harness connectors Alternator mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Accessory drive belt Wiper module Negative battery cable
   
hope this helps let me know if you need more. dc

If I remember correctly, the serpentine belt change on this motor can be quite involved. It may require the battery being disconnected to avoid shorting out cables. Check for loose battery cables especially on the negative side where it is secured to the engine block.

here is a step by step instruction on how to replace your water pump. please do not forget to rate and comment about your experience today with fixya.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
3. If necessary for access, remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
   
4. Partially drain the coolant, into a suitable container, to a level below the water pump.
   
5. If equipped, remove the serpentine belt guard/cover.
   
6. Remove the serpentine belt.
   
7. Remove the retaining bolts, then remove the water pump pulley.
   
8. Unfasten the 5 water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and gasket. Discard the gasket.
   

To install:

1. Thoroughly clean the water pump mounting surfaces.
   
2. Position a new gasket, then install the water pump.
   
3. Install the attaching bolts and tighten them to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   
4. Install the water pump pulley.
   
5. Install the serpentine belt and belt cover/guard (if equipped).
   
6. Refill the cooling system with the specified type and amount amount of engine coolant.
   
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
   
8. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
   

Removing the Old Alternator Step1 Pull your Mazda into the garage or your work area. Turn the car off and let it sit for a while to cool. Step2 Begin by disconnecting the negative cable of the battery. Step3 Remove the serpentine belt from the pulley on the alternator. Do this by using a socket wrench to turn the serpentine automatic belt tensioner so that it allows slack in the belt. Then simply slip the belt off the alternator pulley. Step4 Locate and disconnect all the mounting bolts on the alternator, use a vehicle specific manual if you have any trouble. Step5 Disconnect all wires attached to the alternator then remove the alternator from the Mazda. Installing the New Alternator Step1 Slide the new alternator into place. Do not worry about the serpentine belt yet. Step2 Replace the bolts that held the previous alternator to secure the new one in place. Step3 Attach the wires to the new alternator the same way they were attached to the old one. Step4 Adjust the serpentine belt tensioner the same direction you did in Section One to put slack in the belt. Wrap the belt around the pulley of the new alternator and then remove the socket wrench from the automatic belt tensioner. Step5 Inspect the belt to be sure it is not snug and follows the path required in the pulley and belt configuration diagram. Step6 Hook the negative battery wire back to the negative terminal on the battery.

Hi,

you need a Belt Tensioner Serpentine Tool, to lift the Arm and replace the Belt,
disconnect negative Battery Cable, first!

connect Serpentine Belt, starting at bottom crankshaft, work belt, up the belt rotates toward, Radiator , so the Belt, goes under the Water Pump, and under the Belt Tensioner.