A/C Compressor Belt

REMOVAL - AIR CONDITIONING BELT
1. Remove generator/power steering belt.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.





3. Loosen tensioner pulley lock nut (Fig. 1).
4. Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt until the belt can be removed (Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION - AIR CONDITIONING BELT
1. Install air conditioning belt over drive pulleys.

NOTE: Use Special Tool 7198, Belt Tension Gauge to obtain proper tension on belt.

2. Tighten the tensioner adjusting bolt until the belt is at specified tension using a Belt Tension Gauge.
3. Tighten tensioner pulley locking nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
4. Install generator/power steering belt and adjust to specified tension.
5. For a NEW air conditioning belt installation:
a. Start and idle the engine for approximately minutes for V-belt run-in.
b. Re-adjust air conditioning belt to specified tension.