Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

Serpentine Drive Belt

Drive belts (8620) have automatic drive belt tensioners (6B209) and do not require adjustments.

Drive Belt Tensioner, Automatic

Check indicator marks on drive belt tensioner . If mark is not between indicator lines, drive belt is worn or incorrect drive belt is installed. Replace drive belt as outlined.

Automatic drive belt tensioners are spring loaded devices which set and maintain the drive belt tension. The drive belt does not require tension adjustment for the life of the drive belt . Automatic drive belt tensioners have belt wear indicator marks. If the drive belt length indicator mark is not above the one percent drive belt strength indicator, the drive belt is worn or an incorrect drive belt has been installed. Replace drive belt as outlined.

NOTE: The indicator mark inspection is done with the engine OFF at 96,000 km (60,000 mile) intervals.

To remove a drive belt , rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt .