968 Cabriolet L4-2990cc 3.0L DOHC (1993)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Drive Belt, Alternator
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
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Remove engine splashguard.
Adjusting Rod
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Loosen connecting rod hex bolts slightly. Loosen connecting rod nuts and turn back connecting rod one turn (reduces tightness).
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Prepare Special Tool 9201 for checking operation. Pull out lockpin in special tool and push out test pin opposite lockpin completely. Line up drag
needle with gage needle.
Checking Tension
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Slide special tool onto belt. Press in gaging pin (arrow) slowly until lockpin is felt to engage, and read value indicated on dial gage. Adjusting
value: 9.5 scale units. From this position, turn the connecting rod one more complete turn (increase tension).
NOTE: Slides must be in perfect contact with drive belt. The special tool must not be turned or moved on drive belt during checking.