How to Remove the Belt on a Ford Focus
To remove the belt on a Ford Focus, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Locate the belt tensioner: The belt tensioner is a pulley that keeps the belt tight. It is usually located near the front of the engine.
2. Use a wrench or socket: Use a wrench or socket that fits the bolt in the center of the belt tensioner. Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to release tension on the belt.
3. Remove the belt: While holding the tensioner in the released position, slide the belt off the pulleys. Be sure to note the belt routing for installation of the new belt.
It’s important to note that the specific steps to remove the belt may vary depending on the year and model of your Ford Focus. It’s always a good idea to consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual or a repair guide for detailed instructions specific to your vehicle.
Please keep in mind that working on a vehicle’s engine can be complex and potentially dangerous. If you are not comfortable or experienced with this type of work, it is recommended to seek assistance from a qualified mechanic.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Contents
- What are the symptoms of a bad serpentine belt?
- What tool do I need to loosen serpentine belt?
- How much does it cost to replace a serpentine belt on a Ford Focus?
- What happens if my serpentine belt comes off while driving?
- Can I drive my car with a bad serpentine belt?
- How does a serpentine belt pop off?
- How much does it cost to replace a wet belt on a Ford Focus?
- Is it easy to replace a serpentine belt yourself?
- Do you need special tools to change a serpentine belt?
- How do you release a serpentine belt?
What are the symptoms of a bad serpentine belt?
Bad serpentine belt symptoms
- Squeaking, squealing or chirping sound from under the hood of the car.
- Check engine light or battery light is illuminated on your dashboard.
- A/C isn’t working.
- Power steering isn’t working.
- The engine’s temperature is high or overheating.
- Smell of burnt rubber.
What tool do I need to loosen serpentine belt?
Loosen and unthread the belt
Many have a ½” square cast into the tensioner arm, in which you insert a ½” breaker bar, or Belt Tensioner Tool to relieve the tension. Many others, you use a socket on the pulley itself to do this. Use a ratchet or breaker bar that fits into the bolt and release the tensioner.
How much does it cost to replace a serpentine belt on a Ford Focus?
between $114 and $128
The average cost for a Ford Focus Serpentine Belt Replacement is between $114 and $128. Labor costs are estimated between $53 and $66 while parts are typically priced around $62.
What happens if my serpentine belt comes off while driving?
Because some of the accessories on the engine are critical to vehicle performance, and because most vehicles on the road today use a single belt to drive all those accessories, if the serpentine belt breaks while you are driving, system failures can lead to a loss of control on the road.
Can I drive my car with a bad serpentine belt?
Since the serpentine belt helps provide power to cool the engine, a faulty belt can cause the car engine to overheat as the water pump will not turn. As soon as the engine begins to overheat, have it inspected by a mechanic as it can cause a breakdown and cause engine damage if left overheated.
How does a serpentine belt pop off?
The serpentine belt won’t just fall off. There is something wrong and usually that would be the tensioner. It could be weak, or stick, or sometimes they will start to bend/shift out of alignment with the other pulleys causing the belt to just walk right off.
How much does it cost to replace a wet belt on a Ford Focus?
On average, a Ford Focus cambelt change can cost between £200 and £400.
Is it easy to replace a serpentine belt yourself?
Replacing the serpentine belt is as simple as threading it into position, cranking the tensioner and slipping the belt over the tensioner pulley, or nearest pulley up top. Belt tensioners are mostly spring tension. Once installed, the spring retains pressure to the belt.
Do you need special tools to change a serpentine belt?
There are only a few things you’ll need to replace a serpentine belt: a new belt, a belt tensioner tool and maybe a socket wrench. These things should be easy to find at an auto parts store. Gloves and eye protection never hurt either. Every car engine is different, even engines from the same auto manufacturer.
How do you release a serpentine belt?
And remove it from the tensioner. Now you can see our belt is totally loosened we can actually just slip it right off.
