Description
OEM Serpentine Belt Tool (27115). This is a nine piece set. (A serpentine belt is "...a single, continuous belt used to drive multiple peripheral devices in an automotive engine, such as an alternator, power steering pump, water pump, air conditioning compressor, air pump, etc." Wikipedia )
Features of this item include:
- Handle with ⅜ in. socket drive
- 4 sockets–13, 15, 16, 18mm
- 3 crowfoot(s) *feet??--13, 14, 15mm
- 9 in. adapter with ½ in. socket drive
This item comes in a plastic case.
Also known as: Belt Wrench
Intended Uses
Used for removal and installation of serpentine belts. This tool will only work for vehicles with spring loaded belt tensioners/pulleys!
Special Instructions
This tool will only work for vehicles with spring loaded belt tensioners/pulleys!
Tool Resources
Diagram
Not at this time!
Instructions
The idea is to select the right crowfoot on the belt tool, place it on the tensioner pully arm hex head, and leverage the tool to un-tension the system and slip off the serpentine belt.
Resources
- Video: "OEMTOOLS 27115 Serpentine Belt Tool" by OEMTOOLS (0:56m). Short and sweet!
- Web Copy: "The Serpentine Belt Wrench: A Toolbox Hero for Swapping Belts in a Cramped Engine Bay" by Paul Sakalas from On All Cylinders. This is a nice, complete resource!
This tool was donated: Thank you, D. Herrig!!