Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
Drive Belt: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Belt Tension
Note: Drive belt tension is not adjustable.
The drive belt tensioner automatically adjusts drive belt tension.
Belt Tensioner
Check the automatic drive belt tensioner:
1. With the engine off, check for correct drive belt routing.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner and check for a binding or frozen condition. Install new components as necessary.
Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear
V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs
V Ribbed Belt With Chunks of Rib Missing
The accessory drive:
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has a single serpentine drive belt.
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has an automatic drive belt tensioner.
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does not require adjustment.
Drive Belt Misalignment
Caution: Incorrect drive belt installation will cause excessive drive belt wear and may cause the drive belt to come off the drive pulleys.
Non-standard drive belts may track differently or incorrectly. If a drive belt tracks incorrectly, install it with an original equipment drive belt to avoid
performance failure or loss of drive belt.
With the engine running, check drive belt tracking. If the (A) edge of the drive belt rides beyond the edge of the pulleys, noise and premature wear
may occur. Make sure the (13) drive belt rides correctly on the pulley. If a drive belt tracking condition exists, proceed with the following:
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Visually check the drive belt tensioner for damage, especially the mounting pad surface. If the drive belt tensioner is not installed correctly, the
