Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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ENGINE
Service Adjustment Procedures
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
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DRIVE BELTS TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Check that the belts are not damaged and are properly fit
the pulley grooves.
Caution
1. When installing the V-ribbed belt, check that the
V-ribs are properly fit without misalignment.
2. If creaking or slippage is observed, check the belt
for wear, damage, or breakage on the pulley contact
surface, check the pulley for scoring, in addition to
sag inspection.
3. Check that the V-ribbed belt is not resting on the
tension pulley or idler pulley flange.
(2) Apply 100 N (22 force to the belt back midway
between the pulleys as shown in the illustration, measure
the deflection or by using a belt-tension gauge, check the
belt’s tension.
Standard value:
<Vehicle without air conditioner>
<Vehicle with air conditioner>
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