Accessory Drive Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys have any fluids or belt dressing applied to them as damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism may occur.
NOTE:
Do not rotate the tensioner by the pulley bolt.
- 1.
Check that the belt length indicator on the belt tensioner is in the acceptable belt installation and wear range. If the indicator is in the belt replacement range, either an incorrect belt is installed or the belt is worn beyond the service limit. Install a new belt as necessary.
- Belt length indicator
- Acceptable belt installation and wear range
- Belt replacement range
- Belt tension relief point
NOTE:
Incorrect Installation
NOTE:
Correct Installation
- 2.
With the engine running, check accessory drive belt tracking on all pulleys. If the edge of the accessory drive belt rides beyond the edge of the pulleys, noise and premature wear will occur. Make sure the accessory drive belt rides correctly on the pulley. If an accessory drive belt tracking condition exists, proceed with the following: