Belt tensioning
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 155 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1992–1998
- Section
- Belt tensioning › Belt tensioning
Vehicle characteristics and maintenanceBelt tensioning
- Proceed as indicated in the figure, measure the belt tension using tool N 1.824.015.000 (C.2.0128).
- Check that the tensioning values, measured using the correct tool, fall within the prescribed limits.
| Trapezoidal belt tension "AV 10" of air conditioning compressor | |
|---|---|
| On installation | 400 ÷ 550 N |
| Re-tensioning | 280 ÷ 370 N |
NOTA: The belt can be re-tensioned after a short running in period by operating as follows:
- bring the engine to a normal running temperature
- turn off the engine and wait for it to cool
- re-tension the belt to the prescribed value.
- If the correct tensioning values are not found, operate as follows:
- Loosen the air conditioning compressor screws.
- Acting on the micrometric tensioner, reset the belt to the correct tension.
- Tighten the air conditioning compressor screws.
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