Drive Belt(S) [Except Camshaft] (Inspect Drive Belt Tension) - Subaru SVX 1992 Manual

1-5 [01A0) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
1 . Drive Belt(s)
[Except Camshaft]
(Inspect drive belt tension)
A: INSPECTION
1) Replace belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found .
2) Check drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by
changing alternator installing position and/or idler pul-
ley installing position .
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
(Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first)
Months 3 7.5 15 22 .5 30 37 .5 45
52 .5 60
x1,000
4.8 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
km
x1,000
3 7.5 15 22 .5 30 37 .5 45 52 .5 60
miles
I
3) When using a tension gauge to adjust the air condi-
tioner drive belt, remove the alternator in advance .
Pulley arrangement
Belt tension
A Belt tension
Gauge [with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
force]
ALT
A/C g A B A B
New belt
637 - 785
N -80 (65
637 - 736
N 65-75
(
4 .0-5 .0
mm (0 157
6.0-7.0
mm (0 236
P
kg, 143 -
kg, 143 -
.
7 i
0 1
.
0 276 i
P
176 lb) 165 lb)
9 n)
- -
. - n)
392-588 343-441
0-6 .0 5 0-8 .0 7
Existing belt N (40 - 60
k
N (35 - 45
kg,
77
99
.
mm (0 .197
.
mm (0 .276
C1-037 9328b)
Ib)
- 0 .236 in) - 0 .315 in)
Fig. 1
C/P : Crankshaft pulley *1 : When replacing belt with a new one, adjust its
ALT: Alternator pulley
tension to the specification and then readjust it to
P/S: Power steering oil pump pulley
the same specification after running engine for 5
A/C: Air conditioner compressor pulley
minutes in consideration of its initial expansion .
I/P : Idler pulley
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