Drive Belt: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT - 2.7L ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS

NOTE: A belt is considered "used" after 15 minutes of run time.

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR BELT TENSIONING

WARNING: DO NOT EXERT MORE THAN 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) OF FORCE ON AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR BELT TENSIONER BRACKET DURING TENSIONING PROCEDURE.

NOTE: Ensure lower tensioner bracket bolt is finger tight/seated to prevent bending.

NEW BELT

Fig. 9 A/C Compressor/Generator Belt Adjustment - 2.7L:

1. Engage a torque wrench, with a maximum 2 inch extension in the 1/2 inch square opening of the tensioner bracket (Fig. 9).
2. Apply 141 Nm (104 ft. lbs.) of torque, counterclockwise to the tensioner bracket while tightening the upper fastener. Torque fastener to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 9).
3. Remove torque wrench from tensioner bracket, and torque lower tensioner bracket fastener to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
4. Verify proper belt tension.

USED BELT
1. Engage a torque wrench, with a maximum 2 inch extension in the 1/2 inch square opening of the tensioner bracket (Fig. 9).
2. Apply 96 Nm (71 ft. lbs.) of torque, counterclockwise to the tensioner bracket while tightening the upper fastener. Torque fastener to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 9).
3. Remove torque wrench from tensioner bracket, and torque lower tensioner bracket fastener to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
4. Verify proper belt tension.

POWER STEERING PUMP BELT TENSIONING
1. Insert a 1/2" drive breaker bar into the square opening on the power steering pump bracket.
2. Hold clockwise pressure on power steering pump bracket and tighten adjusting bolt.
3. Verify proper belt tension.