Service & Repair Manual

How can I replace the Serpentine  Belt on my 1997 Toyota Camry 2.2 L 4 Cylinder?

Answer: Toyota Camry equipped with power steering has two belts. One that operates between the crankshaft pulley and power steering pump. The other is drive belt that operates from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator and air conditioning compressor. To replace the large diameter belt that drives the alternator, you have to remove the plastic shield in front of the crankshaft pulley (held in place by two 10mm bolts). The pivot bolt on top of the alternator is loosened (14mm), the bolt that secures the front ear of the alternator (12mm) is slackened and then a long threaded adjusting bolt (12mm) is turned to loosen the drive belt so it can be removed and replaced. It is more difficult to replace the power steering belt since it is accessed from the bottom of the car so the car must be jacked up and supported by axle stands. A bolt on the power steering pump adjusting bracket and the pivot bolt for the power steering pump must be slackened to enable the power steering belt to be replaced. After replacing the fan belts assemble in reverse order. Ensure fan belts are properly tensioned and aligned. Start the engine and allow to run for a minute. Re check alignment and drivebelt tension. Turn on air conditioning, headlights, heated rear windscreen and start the engine, turn the steering wheel form side to side, if belts are properly tensioned the belts should not “squeal”. If belt “squeal” is heard the fan belts are improperly tensioned or aligned.

My car, a 1990 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinders has lighting problem, the instrument cluster lights just turned off when I was driving at night. My tail lights don't light up when i turn my head lights on although the head lights are ok. My corner lights also don't light up. Does anyone know the possible problem? Thanks..

Answer: Well, you can start checking the fuses...
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Answer: I don't think lubricating serpentine belt causes this. Maybe your fuel pump is not delivering enough fuel. You say that the problem occurs after lubricating the belt, do you notice that belt slipping?. Sometimes the oil or spray can get in to a sensor and make it acting weird. have you tried to push the gas pedal to keep the engine running?, how long has been doing this? before or after the serpentine belt has been lubricated?. however, the serpentine belt don't need to be lubricated.   

Response: Yes I have tried to keep the engine running by pushing the gas pedal, but as soon as I took my foot off the pedal the car stopped. According to the mechanic, the belt gets dry and was lubricated with all purpose belt dressing spray that could be used on all serpentine belts.

*My 2003 Toyota Camry is doing the same thing except the check engine light comes on when the car cuts off. my car also stays on if I push the gas pedal. Sometimes I need to do this 2 - 3 times before the car stays started, no one can figure out what the problem is...   

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