Drive Belt - Tension Adjustment

Bulletin No. 006/92
Issued 7/16/92
Revised

Category
G

Applicable Model/s
1989-91 RX-7

Subject
V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTMIENT

DESCRIPTION

One or more of the following symptoms may occur if the engine V-belt tension is too tight.

1. The alternator V-belt may wear out prematurely.

2. The engine may overheat.

3. The engine may stall and will not restart.

Belt tension had been changed from 12-14 mm (0.47-0.55 in) to 13-15 mm (0.50-0.59 in) at production since April 10, 1991.

VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE

JM1FC*****0907346 April 10, 1991

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

If any one of the above symptoms is observed, adjust the V-belt as follows.

- New belt tension (after belt exchange, etc.) is 13-15 mm (0.50-0.59 in).

- Tension for existing belt tension is 14-17 mm (0.55-0.67 in).

NOTE:
The tension for a "new belt" should be measured immediately after the belt is installed, prior to starting engine. If the belt is put under load (i.e. if the engine has run with the belt installed), the "existing belt" specification should be used.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies to vehicles covered under warranty.)

Warranty Type Code:
A

Customer Comment Code:
09

Damage Code:
9A

Part No. of Main Cause:
N350 18 381

Operation No:
G0303XRX (Alternator belt R&R, Adjustment)

Labor Hours:
0.3 Hr.