Hey Guys,
This is my first (newbie) post. I've been lurking for awhile and have posted on 4X4Wire before until I found this. This is a great board, filled with excellent info. Anyways, I need to replace my squeeky, noisy fan belt, and I was wondering if I need any special tools to do it. I am mechanincally inclined but I am limited on the amount of automotive tools. I usually take my vehicle over to a friends house. He has a garage with every tool imaginable.

PS - I think I remember Corey saying (on the other board) to stay with an OEM Toyota fan belt when replacing it. I plan to do this unless there is something better out there.

Thanks,
Dave

 

All you need is the belt and a 12mm and 14mm box wrench. If you just replace one belt make sure you mark the front of the other belts you remove, they'll fray if you install them turning the opposite direction. As far as tension you want to use ~90 lbs, if you don't have a tension tool you want to be able to pinch the belt between your fingers and turn it over about 90-120 degrees.