Camshaft Drive Belt - Adjustment

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Subject: Camshaft Drive Belt Adjustment

Model 924S-944

944S-944T

Group

1

Part Identifier

1527

Number

8620

October 17, 1986

As of July 10, 1986 from engine No.

43H01920 Manual Trans. 43H60385 Auto. Trans.

To make camshaft toothed belt adjustments easier and more precise, a mechanical tensioner is installed in all 4 cylinder cars as of model year 1987.




Adjustment procedures are as follows:

1) Engine must be cold.

2) Cylinder No. 1 set to TDC.

3) Loosen nut (2) and bolt (3).

4) Calibrated spring will press tensioning roller against belt.

5) Tighten nut (2) and bolt (3) to 14 ft.lbs. (20 N-m).