TORQUE CONVERTER
Drive Belt
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DRIVE BELT
See General Warning on page 10-1.
The drive belt should be inspected semiannually for wear and (or) glazing. If it is excessively worn, frayed, or
glazed, replace the belt.
As the drive belt wears, the engine RPM will increase to compensate for the change in torque converter ratio. This
will keep the vehicle’s maximum ground speed correct.
See Vehicle Specifications section in the appropriate
Maintenance and Service Manual.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10,
2.
Grasp the belt midway between the drive (2) and driven (1) clutches. Lift upward on the belt to force the sheaves
of the DRIVEN clutch apart, then roll the belt off the DRIVEN clutch by rotating the clutch counterclockwise
See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Make sure fingers are not underneath the belt when rolling the belt off the driven clutch.
3.
Remove the belt from the drive clutch.
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2
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Figure 19-2
Drive Belt Removal
DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
1.
Position the new belt on the drive clutch, then start the belt over the top of the driven clutch.
2.
With the belt started onto the driven clutch, rotate the driven clutch counterclockwise and roll the belt over the
driven clutch sheaves and onto the clutch.
3.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page
2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement
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