Auxiliary component belts

AUXILIARY COMPONENT BELTS

1. Alternator - water pump drive belt
2. Conditioner compressor drive belt
3. Power steering pump drive belt

NOTE: When checking the belt tension, also check that the belt is intact and free of:

• cuts
• cracks
• material surface wear (smooth and shiny).
• dry or stiff parts.

In the event of one of the above defects, change the belt.

WARNING: The contact of the belts with oil or solvents can damage the elasticity of the actual belt and reduce its adherence.

Conditioner compressor drive belt

Checking and tensioning

• Set the car on a lift and raise it.

1. Working as illustrated, measure the belt tension using tool N° 1.824.015.000 (C.2.0128).

• Check that the tensioning values measured with the tool are within the specified limits.

NOTE: The belt may be retensioned after a brief running-in period, proceeding as follows:

• bring the engine to normal operating temperature
• turn off the engine and wait for it to cool down
• retension the belt to the specified value.

• If the belt tensioning is incorrect, proceed as follows.