24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.6.7 CHECK, ADJUST TENSION OF AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT Testing The belt should deflect 10 – 12 mm (0.39 – 0.47 in) when pressed with a finger force of approx. 6 kg (13 lb) at a point midway between the crankshaft pulley and the compressor pulley. 10 – 12 mm (0.39 – 0.47 in) Crankshaft pulley AM091680 Compressor pulley Adjusting 1. Loosen 2 bolts 1 and 2 bolts 2 , and move compressor 3 to adjust. 2. When the deflection is correct, tighten bolts 1 and 2 to hold the compressor in position. 3. Check each pulley for damage, and check the V-groove and V- belt for wear. In particular, check that the V-belt is not contacting the bottom of the V-groove. 4.
If the V-belt is stretched and cannot be adjusted any further, or if there are any cuts or cracks, replace the V-belt. 5. After replacing the V-belt, adjust again after one hour of opera- tion. 3-56