TM 5-3895-373-20
2.23.1. FAN BELT ADJUSTMENT.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Adjust
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
References:
General mechanic’s automotive tool kit
TM 5-3895-373-10
(Item 54, Appendix E)
Tensiometer (Item 51, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition:
Torque wrench (Item 68, Appendix E)
Front top left access door open per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Wedge block (Item 4, Appendix D)
A.
INSPECT.
1.
INSTALL TENSIOMETER ON FAN BELT (1)
MIDWAY BETWEEN ALTERNATOR PULLEY
(2) AND WATER PUMP PULLEY (3).
2.
PUSH DOWN ON TENSIOMETER PLUNGER
AND READ DIAL INDICATOR. TENSION
SHOULD BE 10 LB (45 N) NOMINAL.
3.
IF TENSION IS NOT CORRECT, READJUST
FAN BELT TENSION PER STEP B.
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