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Drive Belt: Description and Operation






GAS ENGINE




ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - WORLD ENGINE
The accessory drive belt (2) is a serpentine type belt that is driven by the crankshaft pulley (6).

The belt drives the A/C compressor, generator (3), power steering pump (1) and water pump (7). Belt tension is maintained by an automatic belt tensioner (8).