Montero SR 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1997)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Power Steering
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut.
2. Tighten the fixing nut temporarily to 9.8 - 19.6 Nm (7 - 14 ft. lbs.).
3. Adjust the belt tension using the adjusting bolt.
4. Tighten the fixing nut.
5. Crank the engine once or more.
6. Check the belt tension.
DRIVE BELT TENSION
1. Measure the flexion of the V belt when it is subjected to a force of 98 N (22 lbs.) in the place shown.
Standard value:
When checked: 13.8 - 1 7.8 mm (.54 - .70 inch)
When an old belt is installed: 14.8- 16.8 mm (.58-.66 inch)
When a new belt is installed: 10.7- 13.7 mm (.42-.54 inch)
2. If the flexion value is outside the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.
a. Loosen tension pulley fixing nut.
b. Tighten the fixing nut to the following torque.
Tightening torque: 9.8 - 19.6 Nm (7 - 14 ft.lbs.)
c. Adjusting belt tension with adjusting bolt.