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Water Pump Belt






REMOVAL
1. Air conditioning (A/C) compressor drive belt (if equipped).
2. Loosen tension on generator/coolant pump drive belt by loosening generator upper mounting bolt.
3. Generator/coolant pump drive belt from pulleys.
^ Inspect the generator/coolant pump drive belt for wear or cracks. Replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Generator/coolant pump drive belt to pulleys.
2. A/C compressor drive belt to pulleys (if equipped).
^ Adjust the air conditioner compressor drive belt (if equipped).
^ Adjust the generator/coolant pump drive belt tension so the belt deflects 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.32 inch) under 10 kg (22 lbs.) of applied pressure.
^ Tighten the generator upper mounting bolt to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) while holding generator/coolant pump drive belt tension.