How-To: 1995 – 2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L Replace Serpentine Belt and Pulleys… Squeal Fix!

Do you get the dreaded belt #squeal on startup or at other random times in your 5.0L 2nd-Gen Ford #Explorer? Perhaps it’s time for a new #serpentine belt and/or pulleys! In this video I replace the upper and lower idler pulleys, the tensioner, and the serpentine belt. Check it out!

Item(s) in Video:

* Gates K060938RPM High Performance Automotive V-Ribbed Belt, 1 Pack – https://amzn.to/3CV9O6q **** Special circumstance for my custom setup with the Meziere electric water pump

* ACDelco Professional 38008 Flanged Idler Pulley , Black – https://amzn.to/3IslUVY **** Lower idler pulley

* ACDelco Professional 38001 Idler Pulley , Black – https://amzn.to/3qk8Zio **** Upper idler pulley

* ACDelco Professional 38161 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pulley – https://amzn.to/3ql6DQG **** Tensioner pulley

OEM Sized Belt Options…

* ACDelco Professional 6K935 Standard V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt , Black – https://amzn.to/3KUlPvI **** Standard

* Gates K060935 Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt – https://amzn.to/3tslHOm **** Standard

* ACDelco Specialty K060935HD Heavy Duty V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt – https://amzn.to/3inQXYg **** Heavy Duty

* Gates K060935HD FleetRunner Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt – https://amzn.to/3qi10lV **** Heavy Duty

* Gates K060935HD FleetRunner Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt – https://amzn.to/3IoR7cv **** High Performance

* QUINN 3/8 In. Drive Digital Torque Wrench – https://amzn.to/3N6QrvP

Enjoy!

00:00 – Start
00:18 – Belt Squeal
00:43 – Intro & Overview
03:43 – Remove Belt
05:17 – Replace Upper Idler Pulley
09:44 – Replace Lower Idler Pulley
11:58 – Replace Belt Tensioner Pulley
18:56 – Install New Belt
22:01 – No Squeal Startup
22:44 – Outro
23:59 – Peace! 😀

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Music:

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➤ Mick4 – Hirondelle
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➤ swtrwthr – Switch
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