Accessory Drive: Notes

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The accessory drive:

has a single serpentine drive belt with 6 ribs.
is not adjustable.

The accessory drive system provides power to operate components which power other systems. These could include components such as the generator and A/C compressor. Each of these components is equipped with a pulley which is driven by the accessory drive belt. The accessory drive belt is driven by the engine crankshaft pulley. To maintain correct operation of this system, it is critical that the correct length drive belt be installed. The pulleys must also be correctly aligned and kept clean.