ENGINE TUNE-UP

B2-7prose procedure

K8 engine (1.8L V6) drive belt tension/adjustment by accessory.

Belt tension can be checked in place of belt deflection.

1
Check the drive belt tension when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Using the SST, check the belt tension between any two pulleys.
2
If the tension is not within the specification, adjust it. (Refer to below.)

Drive belt	New *	Used	Limit
Generator	690-880 {70-90, 160-190}	500-680 {50-70, 110-150}	440 {45, 99}
Generator + A/C	690-880 {70-90, 160-190}	500-680 {50-70, 110-150}	440 {45, 99}
P/S	540-680 {55-70, 130-150}	400-530 {40-55, 90-120}	340 {35, 77}

Generator

New *690-880 {70-90, 160-190}

Used500-680 {50-70, 110-150}

Limit440 {45, 99}

Generator + A/C

New *690-880 {70-90, 160-190}

Used500-680 {50-70, 110-150}

Limit440 {45, 99}

P/S

New *540-680 {55-70, 130-150}

Used400-530 {40-55, 90-120}

Limit340 {35, 77}

NOTE

* A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five minutes.

1
Loosen idler pulley locknut (A).
2
Adjust the belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt (B). Deflection (Generator + A/C) New: 5.5-6.5 mm {0.22-0.25 in}, Used: 6.5-7.5 mm {0.26-0.29 in}. (Generator) New: 6.0-7.0 mm {0.24-0.27 in}, Used: 7.0-8.0 mm {0.28-0.31 in}.
3
Tighten pulley locknut (A). Tightening torque: 32-46 N·m {3.2-4.7 kgf·m, 24-33 ft·lbf}.

1
Loosen idler pulley locknut (A).
2
Adjust the belt deflection by turning adjusting bolt (B). Deflection New: 6.0-7.0 mm {0.24-0.27 in}, Used: 7.0-8.0 mm {0.28-0.31 in}.
3
Tighten pulley locknut (A). Tightening torque: 32-46 N·m {3.2-4.7 kgf·m, 24-33 ft·lbf}.

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