850 T-5R L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1995)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Procedure
1. Remove auxiliaries belt:
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Use a jointed socket wrench on the tensioner to slacken belt.
Early versions is 3/8 inch
The latest version is 3/4 inch.
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Remove belt.
2. Tensioner replacement:
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Undo two tensioner screws and remove tensioner.
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Install new tensioner.
Tighten to 20 Nm (14.8 ft lb).
NOTE: If the replacement was due to noise, it may be sufficient to lubricate the tensioner to stop the noise.
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Lubricating the tensioner
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Remove the center screw and disassemble according to the illustration.
Lubricate with grease part No. 1 161 246-2 (50 gr. package) or 1 161 247-0 (500 gr. package), or equivalent, where indicated by the
arrows.
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Reassemble and torque the center screw to 20 Nm (14.8 ft lb).
3. Install auxiliaries belt
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Place belt around crankshaft.
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Place belt around A/C-compressor, idler pulley, generator, and servo pump.
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Tension tensioner and put on belt.
