TM 5-4310-354-14
3-11. Drive Belt Service .
Service the drive belt as
shown in figure 3-9.
STEP 1.
CHECK DRIVE BELT FOR
WEAR,
FRAYING, AND CRACKING.
STEP 2.
CHECK BELT TENSION. WHEN TENSION
IS CORRECT, THE DRIVE BELT WILL
DEFLECT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH (19
MM) WITH THUMB PRESSURE APPLIED
AT A POINT MIDWAY BETWEEN
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND WATER
PUMP PULLEY.
STEP 3.
ADJUST
TENSION
BY
MOVING
ALTERNATOR CLOSER TO OR AWAY
TS5-4310-354-14/3-9
FROM THE ENGINE.
Figure 3-9. Drive belt service.
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