Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Generator
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: Proper tension is important to drive belt life and the operation of the driven components. A loose, slipping drive belt will glaze rapidly and
may cause a noise or an improper component operation. An overly tight drive belt exerts unnecessarily high loads on component bearings.
1. Place Rotunda Offset Belt Tension Gauge 014-R1066 or equivalent at a point midway between the generator pulley and the crankshaft pulley and
measure the tension.
2. The tension for the generator drive belt should measure 671-759 N (151-170 Lbs) for a new drive belt or 554-642 N (125-144 Lbs) for a used
drive belt. The lower limit for drive belt tension is 225 N (51 Lbs).
NOTE: A drive belt is considered new if it has been used on a running engine for less than five minutes.
3. Adjust the generator drive belt tension as follows:
a. Raise and support the vehicle.
b. Remove the engine and transmission splash shield bolts and two engine and transmission splash shield screws.
c. Remove the RH engine and transmission splash shield.