Tune-Up - V6: Adjustments
BELT ADJUSTMENT TENSION IN LBS. (KG) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application |
New Belt |
Used Belt |
| 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) |