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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998TRACKER 4D UTILITY, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSQUICK-SERVICEBELT TENSION

1998 Chevrolet Tracker 4D Utility, RWD

Belt Tension

1998 Chevrolet Tracker 4D Utility, RWDSECTION Belt Tension

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Belt Deflection

A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump

.24-.35" (6-9 mm)

Generator/Water Pump

New Belt

.20-.27" (5-7 mm)

Used Belt ⁽²⁾

.24-.32" (6-8 mm)

Serpentine Belt

⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾	Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

⁽²⁾	Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.

⁽³⁾	Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley some equipped with belt wear indicator).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.