Generator/Power Steering Belt

REMOVAL







GENERATOR / POWER STEERING BELT
1. Loosen tensioner pulley locking nut (Fig. 1).
2. Loosen belt adjusting bolt (Fig. 1).
3. Remove generator/power steering belt.

CLEANING
Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves. The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and coolants before installing the drive belt.

INSPECTION
Belt replacement under any or all of the following conditions is required:
- Excessive wear
- Frayed cords
- Severe glazing







Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Parallel cracks are not (Fig. 3).

NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or restorer on Poly-V Belts.



INSTALLATION


GENERATOR/POWER STEERING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Install generator/power steering belt on pulleys.
2. Tighten belt adjusting bolt to proper belt tension (Fig. 1).
3. Tighten tensioner locking nut (Fig. 1).