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Saab 9-2X F4-2.0L Turbo (2005)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Make
Saab
Model
9-2X F4-
Engine
2.0L Turbo
Year
2005
Section
Drive Belt › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 1 of 6
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Inspection 

1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found. 
2. Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and idler pulley installing position.

Belt tension (with belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 640 - 780 Nm (65 - 80 kgf, 144 - 175 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 490 - 640 Nm (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 ft. lbs.)
(B)
When installing new parts: 740 - 880 Nm (75 - 90 kgf, 166 - 198 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 350 - 450 Nm (36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 ft. lbs.)

Belt tension (without belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
At inspection: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)
When installing new parts: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
At inspection: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)

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