Century Estate Wagon L4-151 2.5L VIN R TBI (1987)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Recalls
Service Procedure, Warranty & Owner Letter Information
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect tensioner code located approximately 5-1/4 inches from top mounting bolt hole for the power steering pump.
If code is 187, 197, 817, or 917, replacement is required. Follow replacement instructions below.
If code is NOT one of the suspect codes listed above, replacement is NOT required; proceed to Step 12.
2.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
3.
Drain engine coolant into a clean container and save for reuse.
4.
Rotate serpentine belt tensioner to release belt tension and remove belt.
5.
Remove power steering pump mounting bolts.
6.
Remove tensioner. New tensioner assembly comes with a seal.
BE SURE TO CLEAN MATING SURFACE ON BLOCK PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
7.
Install new tensioner. Torque bolts to 50 N-m (37 ft.lbs.)
8.
Reinstall power steering pump. Torque bolts to 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.).
9.
Reinstall serpentine belt.
10.
With coolant saved in Step 3, refill cooling system to proper level. Top off as required.
11.
Reinstall negative battery cable.
