Section 5 - Maintenance
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Serpentine Drive Belt
!
WARNING
Inspecting the belts with the engine running may cause serious injury or death. Turn off
the engine and remove the ignition key before adjusting tension or inspecting belts.
b
a
c
d
e
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a -
Idler pulley
b -
Circulating pump pulley
c -
Crankshaft pulley
d -
Alternator pulley
e -
Seawater pump pulley
Checking
1. Inspect the drive belt for proper tension and for the following:
•
Excessive wear
•
Cracks
NOTE: Minor, transverse cracks (across the belt width) may be acceptable. Longitudinal
cracks (in the direction of belt length) that join transverse cracks are NOT acceptable.
•
Fraying
•
Glazed surfaces
•
Proper tension ‑ 13 mm (1/2 in.) deflection, with moderate thumb pressure, on the
belt at the location that has the longest distance between two pulleys.
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Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension
IMPORTANT: If a belt is to be reused, it should be installed in the same direction of rotation
as before.
NOTE: Belt deflection is to be measured on the belt at the location that has the longest
distance between two pulleys.
1. Loosen the 16 mm (5/8 in.) locking nut on the adjustment stud.
2. Turn the adjustment stud and loosen the belt.
3. If a new serpentine drive belt is required, remove the old belt and install a new belt onto
the pulleys.
4. Put a wrench on the adjustment stud 16 mm (5/8 in.) locking nut.
Summary of Contents for 6.2 MPI
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