Serpentine Drive Belt
DRIVE BELT ROUTING AND TENSION
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WARNING
Inspecting the belts with the engine running may cause serious injury or
death. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key before adjusting
tension or inspecting belts.
IMPORTANT: Drive belt must be routed as shown or damage may result.
1. Loosen the 5/8 in. locking nut on the adjustment stud. Leave the wrench
on the adjustment nut.
2. Install the belt tension gauge onto the belt.
3. Use a 5/16 in. socket and tighten the adjusting stud until the belt tension
conforms to the correct setting on the gauge.
4. Hold the adjustment stud and tighten the 5/8 in. locking nut.
5. Remove the belt tension gauge from the belt.
MAINTENANCE
72 eng