Important:
Do not over-tension the belt.
B.
Tighten the nut to lock the adjustment.
4.
Install the belt cover by placing it in position.
5.
While maintaining a slight gap between the cover
seal and the side plate, install each mounting
bolt until the threads engage in the insert.
Note:
The gap allows visual alignment of the
bolts to the threaded inserts.
6.
After all bolts are installed, tighten them until the
stand-offs inside the cover contact the side plate.
Note:
Do not overtighten the bolts.
Adjusting the Traction-Drive Belt
1.
Remove the belt-cover mounting fasteners and
the belt cover to expose the belt (
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Figure 43
1.
Traction-drive-belt cover
2.
Check the tension by pressing the belt at mid
span of the pulleys (
) with 18 to 22 N
(4 to 5 lb) of force.
Note:
The belt should deflect 6 mm (1/4 inch).
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Figure 44
1.
Traction-drive belt
2.
Idler pulley
3.
Complete the following to adjust the belt tension:
A.
Loosen the idler-pulley mounting nut and
pivot the idler pulley clockwise against the
backside of the belt until the desired belt
tension is attained (
Important:
Do not over-tension the belt.
B.
Tighten the nut to lock the adjustment.
4.
Install the belt cover by placing it in position.
5.
While maintaining a slight gap between the cover
seal and the side plate, install each mounting
bolt until the threads engage in the insert.
Note:
The gap allows visual alignment of the
bolts to the threaded inserts.
6.
After all bolts are installed, tighten them until the
stand-offs inside the cover contact the side plate.
Note:
Do not overtighten the bolts.
Adjusting the Differential Belt
1.
Remove the bolts securing the front and rear
sections of the differential cover to the differential
housing and slide the cover sections away to
expose the belt.
2.
Check the tension by pressing the belt at mid
span of the pulleys (
) with 22 to 26 N
(5 to 6 lb) of force.
Note:
The belt should deflect 6 mm (1/4 inch).
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Figure 45
1.
Differential belt
2.
Idler pulley
3.
Complete the following to adjust the belt tension:
A.
Loosen the idler pulley mounting nut and
pivot the idler pulley clockwise against the
backside of the belt until the desired belt
tension is attained (
Important:
Do not over-tension the belt.
B.
Tighten the nut to lock the adjustment.
4.
Install the belt cover by placing it in position.
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