Serpentine/Accessory Belt change

[Ebbsnflows]

Ok...I've tried the "search" with no luck, so either:

A. It's such a simple procedure no one has ever asked
B. I'm retarded and incapable of properly using the search feature on this board (or on YotaTech)

...so either way I feel dumb asking, but here goes....

One of my drive belts is starting to squeel (on cold mornings mostly). Not sure if its the fan belt or the power steering belt....regardless, does the 4Runner have a Pulley Tensioner to allow belt swaps? I can't see one anywhere, so I'm wondering how you guys swap belts?? My Camaro's have a Belt tensioner that allows a belt swap to be done in about 20 seconds...but I have the sneaking suspicion that it's not gonna be that easy w/ the 4Runner

Any guidance is appreciated!

 

[lee]

i dont know the answer, but in the mean time you can use belt dressing to stop the squeal!

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

see if you cant get a manual that shows how to do it. there has to be a tensioner of some kind. i would only use belt dressing if you know youre changing them soon, because that stuff will just kill your belts.

 

[Ebbsnflows]

Thanks for the input guys. Yeah, I'd rather not "band aid" it w/ the belt dressing if I can help it.

Surely with the THOUSANDS of 'Yotas on the road today, someone has an answer to this question. With just 65K miles on my Runner, it's just a "baby". I'm certain some of the 150K+ guys have changed their belts at least once....where are u guys at??

If there is a tensioner (and I don't see how there can't be)...I simply can't find it.