What is the purpose of a serpentine drivebelt and how should it be inspected and replaced?

The front of the engine houses a winding serpentine drive belt which operates the power steering pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor and the water pump. The belt has to be checked for wear periodically because it is prone to cracking, separating, fraying or glazing. Examine both sides of the belt including under-ribs that should be even in depth. A spring-loaded tensioner assembly, which cannot be adjusted maintains tension on the drive belt. The belt can then be changed when the indexing arrow is aligned with an indexing mark on the tensioner assembly. To replace this belt, remove air filter housing and support engine on V6 models before removing right-side engine mount and bracket. Release its pressure by fitting 3/8-inch drive ratchet or breaker bar into square hole in tensioner so as to have it removed first; thereafter put into place a new one via guiding it through pulleys and finally use tensioner so as to enable installation take place. For replacing the tensioner, the drivebelt must come off while some models may need removal of either a tensioner mounting bolt or bracket bolts. Reverse of removal procedure is applied during installation process with tightening of mounting bolt(s).

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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 12563072, 12596340, 12574093
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- 2006-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Belt, Drive Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 12576747, 12569434
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 24435940, 12618358, 24466972
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LS SUV, LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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- Other Name: Belt, W/Pmp & A/C Cmpr & Gen; Serpentine Belt
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- 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 12652186
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- 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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- 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Part Number: 12575261
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- Other Name: Belt, Gen & A/C Cmpr; Serpentine Belt
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel
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Part Number: 12584310
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L

Chevrolet Equinox Drive Belt

The key function of the Drive Belt in automobiles particularly in Chevrolet Equinox is to make all the devices necessary for the operation of the automobile to be powered by the engine including the alternator and the air conditioning compressor. More often than not, a serpentine belt is employed to drive these parts to the crankshaft pulley and hence there is efficient transmission of both motion and power. While most of the drive belts installed in Equinox vehicles should last up to 100,000 miles before they are replaced, signs such as fractious or fraying should be addressed early enough because both the parts and engine can be affected. Depending on the kind of usage, there are V-belts, timing belts, and others; they provide benefits like enhanced grip, long-wear, and never-slip feature to meet the modern usage of transmissions in automotive systems.

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Chevrolet Equinox Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What is the purpose of a serpentine drivebelt and how should it be inspected and replaced?
A: The front of the engine houses a winding serpentine drive belt which operates the power steering pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor and the water pump. The belt has to be checked for wear periodically because it is prone to cracking, separating, fraying or glazing. Examine both sides of the belt including under-ribs that should be even in depth. A spring-loaded tensioner assembly, which cannot be adjusted maintains tension on the drive belt. The belt can then be changed when the indexing arrow is aligned with an indexing mark on the tensioner assembly. To replace this belt, remove air filter housing and support engine on V6 models before removing right-side engine mount and bracket. Release its pressure by fitting 3/8-inch drive ratchet or breaker bar into square hole in tensioner so as to have it removed first; thereafter put into place a new one via guiding it through pulleys and finally use tensioner so as to enable installation take place. For replacing the tensioner, the drivebelt must come off while some models may need removal of either a tensioner mounting bolt or bracket bolts. Reverse of removal procedure is applied during installation process with tightening of mounting bolt(s).