FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Conditioning Drive belt

DRIVE BELT

INSPECTION
1. The compressor should be operated once or twice a month even in seasons air conditioning is not required, and compressor belt tension shall be adjusted from time to time.







2. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure the deflection at the mid point (A) between the air condition compressor and crankshaft pulley.

NOTE:
These items when adjusting belt tension:
1. If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
2. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
3. "New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than five minutes.