24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.4.7 CHECK TENSION OF AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT, ADJUST Checking The belt should normally deflect by above 10 mm (0.39 in) when pressed with the thumb (with a force of approx. 58.8 N (6 kgf) at a point midway between the air compressor pulley and drive pulley. AE134240 Compressor pulley 10mm (0.39 in) Drive pulley AE134250 Adjusting 1. Loosen bolt 1 . 2. Move compressor 2 so that the deflection of the belt is approx. 10 mm (with a force of approx. 58.8 N (6 kgf)). 3. After adjusting, tighten bolt 1 . AE134260 4. Check each pulley for damage, wear of the V-groove, and wear of the V-belt.
In particular, be sure to check that the V-belt is not touching the bottom of the V-groove. 5. Replace the V-belt if it has stretched, leaving no allowance for adjustment, or if the belt is cut or cracked. 6. If the V-belt has been replaced with a new part, there will be initial elongation, so adjust the belt again after operating for 2 to 3 days. 3-57