380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
1
Lower indicating arm on measuring instrument.
2
Place measuring instrument on V-belt in the center between the pulleys. The stop of the measuring instrument should rest laterally against the
V-belt (arrow).
CAUTION: On double belt drive. make sure that the measuring instrument rests on one V-belt only.
3
Exert even vertical pressure on the top of the V-belt with the push-button until the clicking spring disengages audibly or noticeably.
NOTE: Following disengagement of click spring, do not continue pushing with measuring instrument as this will indicate a wrong value.
4
Carefully lift measuring instrument off V-belt. Avoid knocks and do not change position of indicator arm
5
Read adjusting value on intersection of indicating arm and upper scale (KG scale, arrow).
The specified adjusting values refer to the KG scale of the measuring instrument
Replacement:
Check condition of V-belt. Replace cracked, burnt or worn V-belt.
CAUTION: If on a double belt drive for coolant pump and power steering pump one of the two V-belts fails due to wear, make sure that both V-belts
are replaced together.
Install only V-belts made by one and the same manufacturer. V-belts as spare parts are available in pairs only.
1
Loosen tension devices or units.
2
Mount V-belt without using force.
3
Tension V-belt.
Tensioning: