How hard or easy is it to change the PS belt?

I am going to attempt to do it myself. Also any recommended brands of belts?

Thanks!

 

It's usually pretty easy, but it depends on what model & year car you're talking about...

 

96 Accord LX 4dr.
91K miles.

 

easy. there is two 12 mm nuts, one on the top and one on the bottum. loosen them and then you will see a threaded bolt with a 10 mm head going through a flat bracket on the top of the pump. Loosen that. Thats your tensioner bolt. Once there is enough slack replace the belt and just reverse the proceedure

 

Do I need to have a special belt tension test tool?

Thanks!

 

Is this belt a V-belt or Multi-ribbed?

 

its multi ribbed. No you don't really need a tensioner tool just feel the belt before you take it off and try to match it when you put it on. Another thing is since the adjuster bolt has been there for a while the rest of the bolt has aged so once you loosen it tighten close to where the shiny metal of the bolt is about to end and check it. It doesn't have to be too tight because its just running the P/S.

 

Thanks so much!

 

I have to remove my freakin motor mount to change my PS belt...one of the few stupid designs I've ever encountered on this car.