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Tension Adjustment

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Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield. Install suitable tension gauge. Loosen generator-to-bracket mounting bolts. Tighten adjusting bolt while observing tension gauge. See DRIVE BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS  table. Tighten all fasteners.

DRIVE BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Tension Lbs. (N.m)
New 151-170 (205-230)
Used (1) 125-144 (169.5-195.2)
(1) Belt is considered used if it has been used on a running engine for more than 5 minutes.