Tools Required
J 23600-B Belt Tension
Gauge
- Run the engine, with no accessories on, until the engine is warmed
up. Shut the engine off and read the belt tension using the J 23600-B
placed halfway between the generator
and the power steering pump.
- Start the engine with the accessories off and allow the system
to stabilize for 15 seconds. Turn the engine off. Using a 15 mm socket,
apply clockwise force (tighten) to the tensioner pulley bolt. Release the
force and immediately take a tension reading without disturbing belt tensioner
position.
- Using the same wrench, apply a counterclockwise force to the tensioner
pulley bolt and raise the pulley to eliminate all tension. Slowly lower the
pulley to the belt and take a tensioner reading without disturbing the belt
tensioner position.
- Average the three readings. If the average of the three readings
is not between 133-222 N (30-50 lb) and the bolt
is within the tensioners operating range, replace the tensioner.