Ratcheting Serpentine Belt Tool - Lisle

The Lisle 59000 Ratcheting Serpentine Belt Tool is engineered for professional technicians who require efficient access to tight belt tensioners without extensive engine disassembly. This specialized tool delivers precise leverage in cramped engine bays, streamlining routine belt inspection, removal, and installation across a wide range of passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. The slim 27-inch profile, combined with a low-clearance ratcheting head, ensures reliable performance where conventional tools cannot reach.

Key Features

• Ratcheting Head with Freewheel Position: Offers controlled, incremental movement on spring-loaded belt tensioners, reducing the risk of over-travel and strain compared to fixed breaker bars. The freewheel position allows for maximum leverage and easy adjustment.
• 27" Overall Length: Designed to reach deep-set tensioners on transverse-mounted engines and vehicles with limited under-hood access.
• Low-Profile Head and Socket Compatibility: Works seamlessly with standard serpentine belt tool sockets and crow’s feet, improving access around brackets, fans, and shrouds. It includes a 19mm socket, specifically for many Honda and Toyota applications.
• Durable, Professional-Grade Construction: Built by Lisle to withstand the rigors of daily shop use, ensuring a solid feel and consistent performance under load.
• Balanced, Ergonomic Handle: The extended handle provides stable leverage while remaining easy to position and control in confined spaces.

Applications

The Lisle 59000 is particularly useful for servicing serpentine belt systems on late-model vehicles utilizing spring-loaded idler or tensioner pulleys. It excels on front-wheel-drive vehicles with transverse engines, compact engine compartments, and applications where bodywork, engine mounts, or accessories restrict access to the tensioner. This tool allows mechanics to release tension efficiently, even in areas where conventional ratchets or breaker bars would not fit.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lisle
• Model: 59000
• Length: 27 in
• Weight: 2.15 lb