Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR
PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: Minor cracks in the V grooved portion of the drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the
ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other concerns. Replace any drive belt exhibiting one of
these conditions.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Rotate drive belt tensioner away from drive belt with a breaker bar installed in the 0.5 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
2. Lift drive belt over generator pulley flange and remove.
Drive belt installation
