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Accessory Drive Belt - Installation




NOTE: Use Special Tool 7198, Belt Tension Gauge to obtain proper tension on accessory drive belts.


AIR CONDITIONING BELT


1. Install air conditioning belt over drive pulleys. Tighten the tensioner adjusting bolt until the belt is at specified tension using a Belt Tension Gauge. Refer to Drive Belt/Adjustments. Tighten tensioner pulley locking nut to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.)

2. Install generator/power steering drive belt and adjust to specified tension. Refer to Drive Belt/Adjustments.


GENERATOR/POWER STEERING BELT


The Poly-V generator/power steering belt has an adjustable tensioner pulley located on the front timing belt cover.


1. In stall generator/power steering belt.

2. Tighten adjusting bolt until the specified tension is obtained. Refer to Drive Belt/Adjustments.


3. Install lower air shield and attaching push clips.

4. Lower vehicle.

5. Tighten tensioner pulley locking nut to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.)