Inspect Serpentine Belt (S.N. -830204)
The belt tension of the serpentine belt (A) is automatically adjusted by the tension adjuster (B). Check belt for wear.
1.
Check belt for wear, especially for cracks at the bottom of grooves and for frayed edges.
2.
If necessary, replace belt.
3.
After removing fan guard, place the drive of a 1/2 in. drive ratchet in square hole on the fan side of the tension adjuster. Turn ratchet counterclockwise to pull tension adjuster assembly away from belt, releasing belt tension.
4.
Hold tension adjuster assembly away from belt while removing old belt and installing new belt.
5.
Slowly turn ratchet clockwise to place tension adjuster assembly against new belt. Tension is automatically adjusted.
6.
Remove ratchet from assembly.
A-Belt
B-Automatic Tension Adjuster
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