A/C

DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION

1. MAKE SURE THAT DRIVE BELT IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY
Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed groves.







2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020) or
Boroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt 160 ± 25 lbf
Used belt 100 ± 20 lbf


HINT:
^ New belt refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
^ Used belt refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
^ After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.


DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
w/o Power Steering:
1. LOOSEN IDLE PULLEY LOCK NUT
Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)




2. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the adjust bolt and remove drive belt.

w/ Power Steering:
1. LOOSEN PS PUMP SET BOLTS
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)




2. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the adjust bolt and remove drive belt.

DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.