How to Replace Serpentine Belt, Tensioner, Idler 08-16 Chrysler Town & Country

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This kit has everything you need to replace a cracked, squeaky belt; a wobbly, or seized idler pulley and a worn belt tensioner. This video shows you how to install the complete kit on your 2008-16 Chrysler Town & Country.

This repair was done on a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country
2009 Chrysler Town & Country
2010 Chrysler Town & Country
2011 Chrysler Town & Country
2012 Chrysler Town & Country
2013 Chrysler Town & Country
2014 Chrysler Town & Country
2015 Chrysler Town & Country
2016 Chrysler Town & Country

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[krunchykrutons]

To the point, no music drowning you out, stays on topic ALWAYS and you didnt spend 45 minutes telling me why you are the best. Love it.

[DandyDoesIt]

I just did this job this morning on ramps without removing the wheel. Another video suggested putting the belt on the alternator last because it had the smallest pulley but that didn't work for me. It looks like you went with the water pump last which is what I eventually did since it had no lip and you can just slip the belt right on. Your video was very helpful and I referred to it along the way. Seems to be a success so far.

[TheTartarianMeltdown]

Just did this with basic tools along the street parking on our 2012 T&C with 144k miles. The squealing sound is gone and we can hear the beautiful V6 again, the squealing was quite intense. Thanks for a very good detailed video.

[chrishayden]

Great video! Short, sweet. Could have mentioned the keyway for the tensioner, alignment bolt for the idler pulley, and torque specs, but most DIYers would just fumble through fine with this straightforward short step-by-step. Thanks again!

[bkell]

Thanks for another simple, uncluttered video; exactly what I needed to know!

[TheTartarianMeltdown]

About to change my serpentine belt, our 2012 is noisy. Seems like it's very accessible and stuff. Great video, left a like.

[imprssd]

Good video with no extra junk, some might know how to look up belt placement but that added belt placement diagram was very cool. Subscribed!

[dandyfunhouse]

I was watching for the torque specs as I've done this before but the socket sizes were still helpful.

[luckydad]

Excellent how to video, wish everyone did it this good - thank you!

[kevinm]

Great video, thanks! Did you also do a coolant/thermostat change before this video? Is that why everything is wet with coolant?

[geraldroloson]

What was causing the smoke coming from the alternator at the 4:16 time?

[Lexus_SC]

Thank you i did this on my mother grand carvan with 185k miles and its not making squeaky sounds anymore changed the idle and the tensioners and belt. Thank you once again.

[ronfox]

Nice video. Especially the belt routing graphic overlaid on the actual image. Very nice visual.

[scottwhittet]

Pretty good production. It would help to get a view from farther back to see that the car is way up on a lift. Does it really help to say how easy a job it is from a mechanic who has done the job many times?

[jaywholoveseveryone]

This is not a 4.0 that it is being demonstrated on, correct? I just went a little crazy with that belt routing diagram thinking _oh no mine isn't like that_ !

[Colwell]

I noticed a small amount of white smoke at the end. Is that because the rubber belt is new and is getting heated up by being used?

[victorduncker]

Is that idler pulley supposed to have a bushing? I think I lost a bushing but this video doesn't show transferring a bushing to the new idler so maybe I didn't.

[njoeandjen]

I have a 2010 town and country is there supposed to be a belly pan /engine splash shield!

[myviews]

You are very knowledgeable but need to order regulator for 2011 town and country can you you let me know if you carry it ?