How do you use the stretch belt tool on a Subaru?

Using the Stretch Belt Tool on a Subaru
When working with stretch belts on a Subaru, it’s important to use the appropriate tools to ensure proper installation and avoid damaging the belt. Here’s how you can use the stretch belt tool on a Subaru:
1. Inspection and Removal:
– When inspecting a stretch belt, it’s recommended to measure the depths of the groove with an inspection tool, as the differences between a worn belt and a good belt can’t be seen or felt.
– If you are removing an old stretch belt from a Subaru, it’s advised to cut it. Even if the belt is still in excellent shape, the act of pulling the belt over the A/C compressor clutch or crankshaft pulley can damage the inner core.
2. Installation:
– The stretch belt tool is necessary for installing stretch fit belts on Subaru engines. It features a secure multi-rib crank pulley engagement and a steel belt stopper, and it is compatible with OEM and all aftermarket stretch belts.
– The tool guides the new stretch belt onto the pulley without damaging it, ensuring proper installation and tension.
– Customers have mentioned that the tool makes the installation of the stretch belt easy and fits the crankshaft perfectly, making it an essential tool for replacing the stretch fit belt on Subaru engines.
3. Recommendations:
– It’s important to use the appropriate installation tool to avoid damaging the belt and to ensure proper tension over the life of the belt.
– The stretch belt tool is comparable to factory tools #18280AA001, 18281AA001, and 18282AA001, making it a reliable choice for Subaru stretch belt installation.
In summary, when working with stretch belts on a Subaru, using the appropriate stretch belt tool is essential for proper installation and to avoid damaging the belt. It provides secure engagement and ensures the correct tension for the belt over its lifespan.

How do you know if a stretch belt is bad?

Noise. If you replace the belt. And it still squeaks it could be the belt. Itself or the noises. Coming from one of the pulleys.

How do you stretch a belt over a pulley?

On. Go and assist it and run it up just a little bit. There keep the belt in the grooves on the other pulleys while you’re doing this all right so we gotta got it kind of taut right. Now.

What happens if a stretch belt breaks?

A broken serpentine belt stops the water pump from circulating coolant (antifreeze) through the cooling system, and the engine can overheat – anywhere! A broken serpentine belt stops the alternator from generating power to operate the vehicle’s electric (and electronic) systems and recharge the battery.

How do you use a stretch belt removal tool?

The tool can be used on either the crankshaft pulley or accessory pulley. When installing stretch belts use the same pulley that was used during the removal.

How do you use a serpentine belt tension tool?

For added leverage as you apply force to the serpentine belt tool and the tensioner pulley loosens the belt will become slack. So you can remove the belt.

What special tool is required to install a stretch belt?

The OEMTOOLS Stretch Belt Tool is ideal for quickly and easily installing stretch belts found on a wide variety of models. It will work on large and small pulley systems.

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 do you replace a stretch belt without a tool?

Simply take a thin flat head or common screwdriver. And place it in the inward feet of the pulley with the shallower. Shoulder. Then rotate the engine gently and pry off the belt.

How do you use the blue point stretch belt tool?

Next place the installation tool over the crankshaft pulley. With the belt on the leading edge of the tool then using a socket and ratchet turn the crankshaft in a clockwise.

How does a belt stretcher work?

And it reduces the friction losses from contact with multiple pulleys found in many serpentine belt drives. The result is a more efficient. And quieter belt.