Drive Belt: Adjustments

PROPER BELT TENSION
Satisfactory performance of the belt driven accessories depends on belt condition and proper belt tension. There are two belt tensioning methods given in order of preference:
- Belt tension gauge method.
- Torque equivalent method.

NOTE: The belt tension gauge method usually requires the vehicle to be raised on a hoist and the splash shield removed.

Belt Tension Chart:

TORQUE EQUIVALENT METHOD
Adjustable accessory brackets provided with a 13 mm (1/2 inch) square hole for a torque wrench can use an equivalent torque value for belt adjustment. Equivalent torque values for adjusting these accessory drive belts are specified in the Belt Tension Chart.

BELT TENSION GAUGE METHOD
Use belt tensioning Special Tool Kit C-4162 for conventional belts and Poly-V-belts. Adjust the belt tension for a New or Used belt as prescribed in the Belt Tension Chart.