Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Water Pump and Power Steering Pump
Deflection Adjustment
1. Apply 98 N (22 Lbs) of pressure to the drive belt at a point midway between the power steering pump pulley and the water pump pulley.
NOTE: If the drive belt has been in service for some time, it should be inspected before adjustment. A drive belt that is severely glazed frayed,
cracked, or contaminated with oil must be replaced. Minor cracks in the back of the drive belt are acceptable as long as no large pieces are
missing.
2. The drive belt deflection should measure 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 inch) for a new drive belt or 10-12 mm (0.39-0.47 inch) for a used drive belt. The
limit of deflection is 16.0 mm (0.63 inch).
NOTE: Always check the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or has been stopped for at least 30 minutes. A drive belt is considered
new if it has been used on a running engine for less than five minutes.
3. If the drive belt deflection is not as specified, adjust the water pump and power steering pump drive belt tension.
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: Proper tension is important to drive belt life and the operation of the driven components. A loose, slipping drive belt will glaze rapidly and
may cause a noise or an improper component operation. An overly tight drive belt exerts unnecessarily high loads on component bearings.
