Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Engine - Serpentine Belt Tension & Routing

Bulletin 85-6-25

Date Oct.. '85

Ref. No. 85-297-6
SUBJECT: SERPENTINE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 SKYLARK WITH 2.8L V-6 ENGINE (VIN CODE W)

BELT ROUTING:




TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:




Serpentine belt tension specifications are listed below for the subject engine. Also included is an illustration of belt routing.

The correct specifications as noted in the following illustration are:

New serpentine belt 122 N-m (90 ft.lbs.) Used serpentine belt 88 N-m (65 ft.lbs.)
Please note this information in your service manual.