Belt Squeal Problem

[xtacular]

Originally Posted by Squigs

I meant is the idler bearing a critical replacement or is it just to remedy the squeal cause cash is a little tight right now with school starting and all.

Eventually they will fail and you won't be very happy. When they make noise, you've got a dry, gritty unhappy bearing (or 2). It's really easy, just follow the writeup- and the 2 bearings will be less than $30.

[BARBY692222]

My brother had a friend of his replace all 3 belts..they (or whichever one it is) only squeals at start up...help! desperate, it is driving me crazy..

[BARBY692222]

Meant to say it is a 2004 Nissan Xterra, can you tighten those yourself?

[ShiftingSkys]

Yes. You can. Just find the Tensionsers and Locks

[BARBY692222]

thank you! will try!

[carbindallas]

Can someone point me to the location where the tensioner bearing at for the serpentine belts. I need to replace them. making a squeal when I start her up. Thanks