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Centinel System – Repair Manual – 008-002   Drive Belt, Cooling Fan

Remove

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Drives Alternator


 CAUTION 

The belt tensioner is spring loaded and must be pivoted away from the drive belt. Pivoting in the wrong direction can result in damage to the belt tensioner or cause personal injury.

Pivot the automatic tensioner down to relieve tension on the belt.

Remove the belt.

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Clean and Inspect for Reuse

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Drives Alternator


Inspect the alternator pulley, the water pump pulley, the fan clutch pulley, and the crankshaft pulley for cracks, burrs, and broken or deformed grooves.

Use a wire brush to clean debris found in the pulley grooves.

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Inspect the belt for cracks, glazing, tears or cuts, and excessive wear.

Replace the belt if necessary.

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Install

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Drives Alternator


 CAUTION 

The belt tensioner is spring loaded and must be pivoted away from the drive belt. Pivoting in the wrong direction can result in damage to the belt tensioner or cause personal injury.

Pivot and hold the belt tensioner.

Install the drive belt and release the tensioner.

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Last Modified:  12-Apr-2005
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