Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

NOTE:Carry out the adjustment when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Loosen the mounting bolt C and locknut A.

Apply pressure 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf} midway between the specified pulleys and measure the belt deflection.

Adjust the belt by turning adjusting bolt B until the belt deflection is correct. New* (mm {in}) Used (mm {in}) Limit (mm {in}) 7.4—9.4 {0.30—0.37} 8.7—10.4 {0.35—0.40} 14.3 {0.56} or more * A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five minutes.

Tighten the mounting bolt C and locknut A.

Tighten the adjust bolt B. Tightening torque 7.84—9.80 Nm

Check the belt deflection. If the deflection is incorrect, carry out the adjustment from step 1.