Serpentine belt replacement. 2011 V-6

Hey all... I’m getting ready to change my serpentine belt here tomorrow on my 2011 V-6 and I’m looking for some info from others that have done this as there’s ABSALUTLEY no room to move around in there. Thx in advance for any help, pics, trucks, whatever. Cheers!!

 

Have you checked youtube yet???

 

Yes but they’re not very in depth, just Sorta shows videos of where it’s located and the only thorough video is of someone’s 2006

 

If I recall, I only removed the fan shroud to get better access. Pretty easy after that.

 

Go from the bottom.
Make a diagram of the pulleys and belt placement.
Only takes a few min once the skid plate is removed.
Just did one about 20 min ago.
Wish I had seen this earlier.

 

Don't need to remove the shroud

 

plenty of room and super easy, took me less than 5 mins to do.

Access the tensioner from under the truck in front of the drivers side tire FYI

 

Good Day Everyone! just been reading up here on the serpentine belt replacement and was wondering what everyone is replacing their belts with...are you going with OME or Gates or other? Lets here back on what everyone is switching to and why...

$27 Gates K070834 Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt

https://www.amazon.com/Gates-K07083...834+Multi+V-Groove+Belt&qid=1579289305&sr=8-1

 

I bought this one, have yet to put it on though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BANDO-7PK2...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

 

This. Work from the bottom. Easy, just make sure you have a head lamp and a small screwdriver to put in the slot to hold the tensioner loose. The diagram helps. Spin all your pulleys to check for play. Depending on mileage I’d highly recommend you swap your three idler pulleys while you are there.

 

I use Bando belts in all of my vehicles with hundreds of thousands of collective miles. No problems.
Dayco, gates, and oem would also be fine options.

 

I’m going with continental for $34.99 because it has a good reputation and a 3 year warranty unlike Dayco which only offers 12 months.

 

Thank you!!

 

Thank you. I’ll try this. I was going to go from the top but I’ll try it your way. Thanks

 

As others have mentioned, go from the bottom. Drive belt and idler pulley kit are available via ebay for $64.98 w/ free shipping. Might as well change everything while you are in there. there is a diagram of the belt orientation here in the 2nd gen section under mods and tutorials I think.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/a-total-n00b-changes-his-serpentine-belt-with-pictures.238492/

 

Perfect timing. I have a pulley making some noise. This will save me some time because I was going to try from the top.

 

Like others have said, very easy from the bottom when you remove skid plate. Use small flathead or pin to lock tensioner in place and it should be a breeze. Make sure you put the belt on in the correct orientations!

Matt

 

Thanks

 

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