Monaco V6-182 3.0L SOHC (1990)
Fig. 6 Idler Pulley Assembly 3.0L Engine
1. If any of the idler pulleys were removed, they must be installed with the small spacer washer between the pulley and the engine Fig. 6. The inside
bushing is installed between the pulley and locknut.
2. Install the accessory drive belt on the pulleys.
3. Install engine damper mounting bracket onto studs in engine front cover Fig. 5. Tighten locknuts to 40 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) torque.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Tighten the alternator pivot bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft.lbs.) torque Fig. 4.
Fig. 7 Checking Belt Tension 3.0L Engine
6. The belt tension gauge must be installed in the middle of the span of belt that is used to check belt tension Fig. 7.
a
On vehicles with air conditioning, install belt tension gauge 7198 in the middle of the drive belt and between the air conditioning compressor
and the alternator.
b
On vehicles without air conditioning, install belt tension gauge 7198 in the middle of the drive belt between the water pump and the alternator.
c
Tighten adjusting bolt Fig. 4 until the correct belt tension is obtained.
NOTE: If a new belt Is Installed, It should be retensioned after 12070 km (7500 miles) of usage.
7. Tighten locking bolt Fig. 4 to 27 Nm (20 ft.lbs.) torque.
8. Tighten alternator pivot bolt Fig. 5 to 50 Nm (37 ft.lbs.) torque.
9. Install the splash shield.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect negative cable to battery.