Amanti V6-3.5L (2006)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
CHECKING POWER STEERING BELT TENSION
1. With the engine off, press the belt applying a pressure of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.) at the specified point, and measure the deflection to confirm that it
is within the standard value range.
Standard value
Drive belt deflection
Regular inspection: 11.7 - 15.3 mm (0.46 - 0.60 inch)
New one: 8.8 - 11.0 mm (0.35 - 0.43 inch)
2. To adjust the belt tension, auto tensioner does automatically adjust to obtain the standard value.
3. Temporarily install hinge bolt and flange nut not to tensioner pulley run out - Adjust belt tension - tighten adjust bolt and flange nut to the
specified torque