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2016 Dodge Journey

2016 Dodge Journey - Serpentine Belt

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Outside Length (mm)

Outside length (in).

• 77-9/16 Inch
• 102-1/16 Inch

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• Belt Installation Tool
• Pulley-Idler
• Pulley-Tensioner
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The drive belt, or serpentine belt, is a continuous rubber belt that connects the pulleys of a vehicle's engine to transmit power and help your vehicle power its accessories. Your car's serpentine belt is driven by the crankshaft and operates the power steering pump, A/C compressor, alternator, and in some vehicles, the water pump. Serpentine belts are made of rubber and feature grooves or ribs to connect all of these systems, and utilize tensioners and idler pulleys that keep the belt routed properly and tight. Constant friction and heat exposure from the engine can cause the rubber of your serpentine belt to stretch, loosen, or split over time, which can result in performance issues. Cracks, looseness, or wear seen on the belt, as well as squealing sounds from your engine, air conditioning or power steering issues, or overheating can all indicate that your serpentine belt could be failing. If you notice squealing sounds while starting or driving your car, replacing the serpentine belt and its tensioner can help keep your vehicle running as it should. Serpentine belts can also experience issues due to a bad belt tensioner, damaged bearings, a failing water pump, or a misaligned pulley, so be sure to inspect these components to determine the source of the problem before making your repairs. A failed serpentine belt can cause your engine's accessories to underperform or stop functioning due to a lack of power, and should be repaired as soon as possible to help keep your engine running its best. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries serpentine belts, belt tensioners, and all the parts you need for your complete repair. If you'd like step-by-step guidance on your next repair, check out our How-To Hub for content like how to replace a serpentine belt , diagnosing a bad serpentine belt or tensioner , and much more. Make a more confident serpentine belt repair with resources and replacement components from O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Dodge Journey:  Bad Serpentine Belt

One of the most common issues with a vehicle is a bad serpentine belt.  If you suspect that your Dodge Journey has this problem, we’ll give you the common symptoms below, as well as how to replace it.

The good news is that serpentine belts are cheap , and in the grand scheme of things, relatively easy to replace.  The sound that a bad serpentine belt makes is a squealing sound.  It has a higher pitch than an engine rattling .

Bad Serpentine Belt Symptoms:  Dodge Journey

Here are the most common symptoms of a bad serpentine belt in the Dodge Journey:

Squealing Belt

Often, the first sign of a bad serpentine belt in your Journey is squealing.  The squealing should match the engine RPM.  That is to say, that when you rev the engine, the squeal changes pitch accordingly. 

It might also go away entirely if you rev your engine a few times.  This happens because the serpentine belt gets heat in it and is able to grab ahold of the pulleys.  At this point it is no longer slipping.  It’s a matter of time before revving the engine no longer corrects the problem.

Visible Wear and Cracking on the Belt

As your serpentine belt ages, it will begin to show visible signs of wear.  These belts are not designed to last the life of an engine.  A bad serpentine belt may have:

• Smooth Surface
• Missing Pieces
• Uneven Wear
• Missing/Damaged Ribs

Any of these items are enough to replace the belt.  

Engine Accessories Not Working

The serpentine belt powers your engine accessories, such as the power steering pump and air conditioning compressor.  If these accessories are not working, that’s an indication that the serpentine belt is shot or missing entirely.  Get a new belt immediately. 

Overheating

The serpentine belt is responsible for turning the water pump in your Journey.  If it fails, water can no longer circulate throughout the engine.  You also shouldn’t have power steering (although some vehicles now have electric power steering so be careful).

If the belt is off all the way, or the engine is overheating, do not drive it somewhere to have it looked at.  Overheating the engine and blowing a head gasket will cost way more than a new serpentine belt.

Dodge Journey Serpentine Belt Replacement

Replacing a serpentine belt is a straightforward process.  Your Journey uses a tensioner to keep the serpentine belt tight. 

The first thing you are going to need to do is find the tensioner and apply force to it in order to loosen the serpentine belt.  Once you’ve applied force you can pull the belt off of a pulley.  Now, let off the tensioner slowly.

We recommend taking a picture of the belt route, and making sure that you have a diagram of the route before taking the belt off.  The last thing you want is to not remember how to get the belt back on.  You should see a sticker under your Journey’s hood with serpentine belt route information.

Here’s a great video from Scotty Kilmer on how to change a serpentine belt:

Conclusion:  Bad Serpentine Belt Diagnosis – Journey

Serpentine belt replacement is something that any shade tree mechanic can do with very few tools.  So if you have reason to believe that a bad serpentine belt is causing your Dodge Journey’s engine to squeal, replacing it might be exactly what you need to do.

If there is anything that you would like to add, please leave a comment below.  Good luck!

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