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Mercury Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1995)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mercury
Model
Villager
Engine
V6-181 3.0L SOHC
Year
1995
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

To ensure maximum drive belt life and proper component operation, replacement drive belts must be the same type and size as the original drive belts.
When installing a new drive belt, ensure that it is properly seated on the pulleys.

NOTE:  Mark the direction of rotation on the drive belt with a marking pen to ensure correct installation if the drive belt is to be reused. Failure to do so
may result in drive belt noise.

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley tensioner bolt.

2. Loosen the A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley adjustment bolt.
3. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt from the A/C clutch pulley, A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley and the crankshaft pulley.

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect the pulleys for warping or abnormal wear. Replace any damaged pulley. Refer to A/C clutch pulley replacement procedure. Refer to

crankshaft pulley replacement procedure. 

2. Position the A/C compressor drive belt on the A/C clutch pulley, A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley.
3. Adjust the A/C compressor drive belt tension.
4. Tighten the A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley tensioner bolt securely.

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