Tension Adjustment

Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield. Install suitable tension gauge. Loosen generator-to-bracket mounting bolts. Tighten adjusting bolt while observing tension gauge. See DRIVE BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten all fasteners.

DRIVE BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Tension Lbs. (N.m)

New

151-170 (205-230)

Used ⁽¹⁾

125-144 (169.5-195.2)

⁽¹⁾	Belt is considered used if it has been used on a running engine for more than 5 minutes.