What is a Timing Belt?
Understanding the Role of a Timing Belt
- What a Timing Belt Does
- When to Replace Your Timing Belt
Signs to Replace Your Timing Belt
Timing Belt Replacement: When and How to Change a Timing Belt
- When Should You Replace The Timing Belt?
- Can You Tell When the Timing Belt is Going Bad?
Things You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Guide to Loosen a Timing Belt
Step 1: Get The Correct Replacement Timing Belt
Step 2: Disconnect The Battery
Step 3: Remove The Alternator Belt
Step 4: Align The Timing Lines
Step 5: Remove All The Screws & Bolts
Step 6: Check the Alignment
Step 7: Hold The Belt Tensioner In Place
Step 8: Loosen the Timing Belt
Reassembling the Engine
Step 9: Placement of New Belt
Step 10: Reassemble All The Parts
Key Takeaways
FAQs
- How do you loosen the tension on a timing belt?
- How does a timing belt get loose?
- How do I know if my timing belt is loose?