Stretch Belt Removal and Installation

In this video I show you a quick and easy way to remove and install a stretch belt. It involves using a stretch belt removal and installer tool linked below.

Stretch belts are becoming more and more common on automobiles. These are belts that do not require a tensioner to make them tight as they have to stretch over the pulleys that they run. In many cases using a special tool to assist in installing these belts can make life a bit more easy.

Note: Vehicle's engine should not be running. Vehicle should be placed into park with the parking brake applied and vehicle should be on a flat surface before performing repairs.

***Note: The vehicle featured in the video is equipped with an automatic transmission. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission it will be necessary to place the transmission into neutral in order to rotate the crankshaft as shown in the video. Warning: Be sure that the parking brake is applied and that the wheels are chocked when the vehicle is in neutral.

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Here is a link to the tool:

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Barbour's Auto Help is not responsible for any damage or personal injury incurred in the process of performing any auto repairs done by you the viewer. Automotive repair is extremely dangerous. Repair your vehicle at your own risk. It is the viewers responsibility to verify all information and procedures as outlined in YOUR REPAIR MANUAL AND OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR VEHICLE. Owning and using a repair manual suited for your vehicle is essential for correctly and safely performing ANY repair to your vehicle. Always wear safety glasses and heed all instructions for use applicable to any piece of equipment you may use. Due to circumstances out of the control of Barbours Auto Help, Barbours Auto Help makes no guarantee that by the use of the information given in this video a quality repair will be made. Barbour'sAutoHelp makes no guarantee that the information provided is totally complete, syncronized and accurate. Verify everything using an appropriate repair manual.

[jondoyle]

Phenominal, straight to the point video! Simple exanations. Clear video. And u never rambled once like moat others do lol. You rock!

[kpyp]

Straight to the point and simple. TY sir.

[jeffthomas]

As an FYI, when your stretch belt is on the back/inside part of the pulley, this tool is useless.

[MrSamPhoenix]

Great video man, was having this crazy problem installing a water pump belt on a 2020 Kia Optima (2.4L 4-cylinder) the other day. I hope this tool can help out with this.

[johnmartell]

Great video direct and to-the-point thank you

[kag]

Thank you! This tool saved me a ton of time…

[jw]

Great video. Direct step by step instructions!!!!

[rakeember]

great, hadn't gotten the installer was using other method but your tutorial cement the need. keep up the good info

[danielgarcia]

Lot better than my fingers with screwdriver. Thanks for a great video..

[달사남]

That's really cool. I wonder if this tool can be used for 2020 Hyundai Santafe.

[Scottacado]

What’s a good way to get the last groove? It’s being stubborn and not seating itself

[jrock-xsvp]

Wow your video was great thanks much .

[F.U.andS.T.F.U]

Never knew they came up with something different than belt tensioner. When did they start doing this?

[jsteez]

Wow I’ve been fighting these my whole life

[SSTR]

Thanks. I need edthis video for my daughter and her boyfriend since I’m not there to do it

[joseywales]

Whats the caution for doing this with a manual?

[vanessalima]

Can you use this to get a normal serp belt to go on if it's being stubborn/ the tensioner doesn't allow much room for movement?

[commonwealthclick]

Would this work for 2010 Range Rover ?

[be-radc]

So how does this tool work if the belt is riding on the inner most crankshaft pulley?

[chuckwalla]

You can also just snip off the old belt.