Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
85ford03Article No. 85-3-4
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEAL (3.8L) - NEW IDLER PULLEY AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
FORD 1985 LTD, T-BIRD, MUSTANG
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 MARQUIS, COUGAR, CAPRI
Figure 2 - Idler Pulley Alignment:
Drive belt squeal on vehicles built prior to September 25, 1985 which are equipped with 3.8L engines may be caused by the belt tensioning idler pulley being out of alignment, causing the belt to run on the rear vertical surface of the idler pulley (Figure 2).
This condition can be serviced by replacing the belt tensioner pulley and bracket. Tighten the drive belt to specification outlined in Section 27-02-8 of the 1985 Car Shop Manual D.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E5SZ-8680-A Bracket - Idler Support C
E3SZ-8678-A Pulley Assembly A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP8614A85
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 8678 Code: 36