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Drive Belt: Specifications

Vee-ribbed drive belts 6 rib (non-serpentine)
New belt installation tension
New belt installed and tensioned; engine not rotated.
34-23 ft.lbs.
Used belt reset tension
Used belt is any belt that has been rotated on an engine.
31-36 ft.lbs.
Cold belt audit check
Cold belt i.e., 3-hour soak ; 0 warm uo.
Allowable limits 20 ft.lbs.
Belt tensioner bolt 35 ft. lbs.
Low pressure A/C hose mounting nut 80 inch lbs.
High pressure A/C hose mounting bolts 80 inch lbs.
Drive belt 6 ribs
Poly v belt See note
Tension is within specification if the tensioner is within the indicator markings.