Air Conditioner Care
Condenser and Radiator
Check the engine radiator and the air conditioner condenser (in front of
the radiator) for accumulated dirt, insects or leaves. Carefully brush or
hose them off to assure maximum cooling performance.
CAUTION: Radiator and condenser fins are very thin and easily
damaged; do not bend them with high water pressure or brush.
Compressor Drive Belt
Check the compressor belt tension monthly during periods of high air
conditioning usage.
If the engine has been running, some engine components may be hot
enough to burn you.
When properly tensioned, the belt should have 0.4 to 0.5 in (10 to 12 mm)
"play" or deflection when pushed with 22 Ib (98N, 10 kg, ) of force midway
between the alternator pulley and the engine crankshaft pulley. Have the
belt adjusted whenever necessary.
ALTERNATOR
DRIVE
PULLEY
COMPRESSOR
DRIVE
PULLEY
CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY