Drive Belt Adjustment

1995 GMC C3500 HD 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Drive Belt Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Cadillac Seville and 1995 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Tension Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
4.6L 65 (29)
4.9L 120 (54)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge.
(2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

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