Spirit V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1990)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Accessory Drive Belt
WARNING: Belts must be checked with engine not running.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
Fig. 2 Air Conditioning Belt
A/C Belt
1. Loosen Adjusting Lock Nut Fig. 2.
2. Turn adjusting "jack" screw counterclockwise to reduce belt tension. Remove belt.
3. Reinstall.
4. Adjust belt tension. A small spring scale can be used to establish the ten-pound belt load. Belt deflection under a ten-pound push or pull should be
between 6 mm (1/4 in.) to 8mm (5/16 in.). Tighten pulley nut to 57 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) after adjustment.
Fig. 3 Alternator/Power Steering Belt
Alternator/Power Steering Belt
1. Install breaker bar into 1/2 square opening in tensioner.
2. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove (and install) belt Fig. 3.
