1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

belt tension

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by fukthacubs, Oct 11, 2009.

  1. Oct 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM
    #1
    fukthacubs

    fukthacubs [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2008
    Member:
    #5815
    Messages:
    56
    wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    v6 sr5 4x4 5 speed
    so my belts seem a bit loose, and im hearing a squeek that follows with the acceleration in the morning but when i go to lunch no noise at all ,i guess im looking for a quick rundown of where the tension screws are, or whats nessasary to tighten em up a bit. please help :):):):):) winter is almost here we had flurries yesterday

    thanks again
    Doug in milwaukee
     
  2. Oct 12, 2009 at 6:33 AM
    #2
    Janster

    Janster Old & Forgetful

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2007
    Member:
    #1138
    Messages:
    14,339
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Jandy
    Lancaster, PA
    Vehicle:
    2016 GMC Canyon SLT w/ LineX and....
    Here's some factory service manuals to look through to help ya... To check the tension...find the 'longest' area of belt inbetween pulleys.

    Grab the edges of the belt with your finger & thumb. Twist the belt. You shouldn't be able to twist it beyond perpendicular of itself.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top