Fan Belt Change

How to replace the fan belt during vehicle repair and maintenance.

The name "fan belt" is a bit of a misnomer now, because the belt drives not only the fan, but also the accessory belt. The fan belt rotates around the pulley connected to the flywheel to power auxiliary pumps and motors such as water pump, air conditioning compressor, alternator, power brake and power steering pump. Some cars have a huge serpentine belt that drives all the auxiliary motors. Other cars use two belts to distribute work more evenly. As you can see, the fan belt is a very important item and should be checked from time to time on your car maintenance list. Whether your car uses one or two belts, you can replace your fan belt with some time and some simple tools you already have in the house.