Belt Tension

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Belt Tension
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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Tension - Lbs. (kg)
4.3L (VIN W & Z) (1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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