Section 03-05: Drive Belts, Accessory
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Drive Belt Replacement

 

Drive Belt, Serpentine

 CAUTION: Ensure belt is properly installed before starting engine, otherwise belt damage will occur.

Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords, etc. Replace any drive belt (8620) exhibiting one of these conditions.

NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs it should be replaced.

NOTE: When installing drive belts on pulley, ensure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.

 

Removal and Installation

 CAUTION: Do not allow drive belt tensioner (6B209) to snap back, as damage to drive belt tensioner could result.

  1. Lift or rotate automatic drive belt tensioner away from drive belt .
  1. Remove old drive belt .
  1. Install new drive belt over pulleys per appropriate drive belt routing as shown in following illustrations. Ensure that all V-grooves make proper contact with the pulley as shown.

     CAUTION: Incorrect drive belt installation will cause drive belt failure.