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General Servicing: Adjustments

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt - Lbs. (kg) (1) Used Belt - Lbs. (kg)
3.0L Models
Alternator Belt 100-140(44-62) 80-100(36-44)
P/S & A/C 150-190(67-84) 140-160(62-73)
3.8L Models
Standard "V" Belts
1/4" 50-90(23-41) 40-60(18-27)
All Others 120-160(54-73) 90-120(41-54)
Ribbed "V" Belts
4-Rib
Air Pump Only 90-130(41-59) 90-120(41-54)
5-Rib 120-170(54-77) 110-130(50-59)
6-Rib
Fixed 150-190(67-84) 140-160(62-73)
With Tensioner 100-130(44-59) 100-180(44-82)
(1) Any belt operated for 10 minutes.