Power Steering Drive Belt Tension Check

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK [3.8L ENGINE]

CAUTION
^ When checking the drive belt tension, make sure that the engine is cold.
^ Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.

[WHEN USING SPECIAL TOOL MB992080: RECOMMENDATION]

Required Special Tools:
^ MB992080: Belt tension meter set
^ MB992081: Belt tension meter
^ MB992082: Microphone assembly





With your finger tip lightly tap the center of the drive belt between the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the illustration and then measure the belt vibration frequency.
Standard value: 124 - 160 Hz

NOTE: Refer to generator drive belt tension check, for information regarding the vibration frequency measurement method using the special tool MB992080.

[WHEN USING A TENSION GAUGE]





Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is within the standard value.
Standard value: 294 - 490 N (66 - 110 pounds)

[BELT DEFLECTION CHECK]





Apply approximately 100 N (22 pounds) of force to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that the amount of deflection is within the standard value.
Standard value: 12.3 - 16.2 mm (0.48 - 0.64 inch)