Visually inspect and replace the belt for the following
characteristics:
• Cracks.
• Glazing.
• Tears or cuts.
Visually inspect the pulley alignment. Pulley misalign-
ment must not exceed 0.5 mm per cm [1/16-inch per foot]
of distance between the pulley centers.
Replace the idler pulley or the water pump if they are not
in alignment. Refer to Procedures 1-26 and 1-27,
respectively.
Installation
Install a new belt on the pulleys.
Turn the adjusting screw to adjust belt tension.
NOTE: Belt tension can increase when the lock nut is tight-
ened. Do not adjust belt tension to full value with the ad-
justing screw.
Use Part No. ST-1293 (Borroughs) or 3822525 (Click-
Type) Belt Tension Gauge to measure six-rib belt tension.
New Belt Tension Used Belt Tension*
710 N [160 lb] 290 to 580 N [65 to 130 lb]
* A belt is considered used if it has been in operation for
10 minutes or longer.
* If used belt tension is below the minimum, tighten to the
maximum value.
Section 1 - Cooling System Water Pump Belts (1-25)
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