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REMOVAL, INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT

A/C Compressor and Power Steering Pump

See Figures 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

1. Loosen the power steering pump locking bolts A and B and pivot bolt C to remove and install or adjust the belt.

2. If necessary, adjust the belt tension by using a ¹/₂ in. breaker bar to apply torque to the square hole D on the idler/power steering pivot bracket. Adjust the tension to the specifications given in the accompanying figure. On 1998-99 models, adjust the belt using a tension gauge only.

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Fig. 7: Location of the bolts necessary to remove or adjust the A/C compressor and power steering pump belt

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Fig. 8: You must loosen the pivot bolt ...

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Fig. 9: ... and the 2 locking bolts to remove or adjust the belt

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Fig. 10: After all the necessary retainers are loosened or removed, as necessary, you can remove the belt

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Fig. 11: Accessory drive belt tensioner gauge chart. Do not use the torque figures for 1997-99 models

3. When the belt is installed, or properly adjusted, tighten the locking bolt A to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm), bolt B to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm), then tighten pivot bolt C to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) for 1995-96 vehicles or to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) for 1997-99 vehicles.

Alternator Drive Belt

See Figure 12

1. Loosen pivot bolt E then T-bolt locking nut F and adjusting bolt G to remove and install or adjust the belt.

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Fig. 12: Location of the bolts necessary to remove or adjust the alternator drive belt

2. If belt tension adjustment is necessary, tighten adjusting screw G to the specifications shown in the accompanying figure.

3. When the belt is installed, or adjusted properly, tighten pivot bolt E to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) for 125-96 vehicles or to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) for 1297-99 vehicles, Tighten locking nut F to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) for 1995-96 vehicles or to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) for 1997-99 vehicles.

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