I have a belt squeal on my 07. It goes away once I am driving. I have a feeling it needs to be tightened. It has about 45k miles on it. I figured I would replace the belt instead of just tightening it. Does anyone have a guide on how to replace the belt(s)? I would really appreciate it.

thanks

 

Hope this is helpful....

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/sc...xa-belt-change
http://tijil.org/Scion_TSBs/eg03107.pdf

Good Luck

 

Thanks a ton! Right now its 27 degrees out.. this weekend they are saying 50s. So my plan is to get everything else done during that heat wave

 

yep, that helped.. we had a nice day in the 50s.. Needed my 10 year old to assist.. tight space.

 

I think ya gave me a virus. LMAO

My belt is now starting to squeal when starting up the xB. then noise goes away when put in drive. I have almost 48K on my 2004. Oh well...... guess it's my turn to fix. Can i borrow your 10 yr old assistant? LOL

My wife has an 2005 xA about 47K no problems so far

 

lol, the major issue I had was the bottom pulley closet to the front grill..

good luck.. let me know how you make out.. maybe there was an easier way.

 

CAUTION!

Do NOT break the VVTi solenoid on the side of the head / valve cover. It's VERY FRAGILE. And directly where you want to put a prybar to move the alternator.

It is the little silver round thing with wires coming out of it, above the alternator, next to the motor mount, bolted to the head.

I busted mine. So have alot of other folks. And it's 90 bucks, only online... means no car for a few days.

 

wow..i was lucky.. mine didnt break

 

I get squealing too but it has a lot to do w condensation. It goes away very quickly