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Drive Belt: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The accessory drive system on 2.7L and 3.2/3.5L engines utilizes two different belts. A conventional V-belt drives the air conditioning compressor on 3.2/3.5L engines, a Poly-V belt on the 2.7L engine. A Poly-V belt drive the generator and power steering pump on all engines.

OPERATION
The accessory drive belts provide the link between the engine crankshaft and the engine driven accessories.