06 Tribute Serpentine Belt replacement
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04-20-2011, 11:34 AM
According to aa1car.com
"HOW LONG WILL A SERPENTINE BELT LAST BEFORE IT HAS TO BE REPLACED?
As a rule, serpentine belts can usually go 5 years or up to 50,000 miles or more before replacement becomes necessary. Many serpentine belts will go 70,000 to 80,000 miles or more without any problems. Serpentine belts made of EDPM (ethylyne propelen dyeen monomer) on most late model engines will last even longer, up to 100,000 miles or more."
I just replaced mine (2002) after about 80,000 miles. Normally these belts are easily replaced from the top-side and it only takes about 2 minutes to do with the proper tool. Of course, that cannot be said of the Tribute.
The belt is removed from the bottom of the engine. You need to remove the front passenger wheel (I do not remember if it is absolutely necessary, but if not, then I think it makes it easier to access the rest of the components). You must remove the plastic wheel well shields to access the pulley/tensioner with a wrench to get the old belt off and the new one on.
I have a Haynes manual that helps out with things like this.
"HOW LONG WILL A SERPENTINE BELT LAST BEFORE IT HAS TO BE REPLACED?
As a rule, serpentine belts can usually go 5 years or up to 50,000 miles or more before replacement becomes necessary. Many serpentine belts will go 70,000 to 80,000 miles or more without any problems. Serpentine belts made of EDPM (ethylyne propelen dyeen monomer) on most late model engines will last even longer, up to 100,000 miles or more."
I just replaced mine (2002) after about 80,000 miles. Normally these belts are easily replaced from the top-side and it only takes about 2 minutes to do with the proper tool. Of course, that cannot be said of the Tribute.
The belt is removed from the bottom of the engine. You need to remove the front passenger wheel (I do not remember if it is absolutely necessary, but if not, then I think it makes it easier to access the rest of the components). You must remove the plastic wheel well shields to access the pulley/tensioner with a wrench to get the old belt off and the new one on.
I have a Haynes manual that helps out with things like this.
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