Ford Festiva. Manual — part 23

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DRIVE BELT ROUTING

1991-92 ENGINE COOLING BELT ROUTING

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Tensioners may be used to automatically adjust belt tension to specification. Check belt for fraying. If fraying exists, ensure both belt and
tensioner are properly aligned. See

Fig. 1

. Tensioners may contain a belt-wear indicator. See

Fig. 2

. If tensioner reaches travel limit, as

indicated by marks on tensioner, replace belt. Ensure serpentine belts are properly installed. See

Fig. 3

-

Fig. 7

. On models without

tensioners, ensure belt tension is within specification. See BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

(1)

Application

New Belt

(2)

Used Belt

Continental

(3)

(3)

Cougar & Thunderbird

(3)

(3)

Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis

5.0L & 5.8L

1/4" "V" Belt

70 (32)

50 (23)

6 Rib Belt

170 (77)

150 (68)

Escort & Tracer

1.8L

(4)

(5)

(4)

(5)

1.9L

(3)

(3)

Mark VII

(3)

(3)

Mustang

(3)

(3)

Probe

2.2L & 2.2L Turbo

Alternator

(4)

(6)

(4)

(6)

A/C

90 (41)

90 (41)

Sable & Taurus

2.5L

(3)

(3)

3.0L

(7)

Alternator

140-160 (63-67)

110-130 (50-59)

P/S & A/C

(3)

(3)

3.0L SHO

A/C & Alt.

220-265

(100-120) 148-192 (67-

87)

P/S & W/P

154-198 (70-90)

112-157 (51-71)

3.8L

(3)

(3)

Tempo & Topaz

2.3L

Alternator

150-170 (68-77)

130-150 (59-68)

W/P

150-90 (23-41)

40-60 (18-27)

Town Car

(3)

(3)

(1)

Tension is measured in Lbs. (kg) using tension gauge.

(2)

Used belt is a belt in operation for at least 10 minutes.

(3)

Belt tension is automatically adjusted by tensioner.

(4)

Manufacturer lists only belt deflection with 22 lbs. applied on belt.

(5)

Belt deflection on new belt is .31-.35" (7.9-8.9 mm) or .35-.39" (8.9-9.9 mm) on used belt.

(6)

Belt deflection on new belt is .24-.31" (6.1-7.9 mm) or .27-.35" (6.9-8.9 mm) on used belt.

(7)

Specification is for models without belt tensioner.

Fig. 1: Aligning Serpentine Belts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 2: Locating Tensioner Wear Indicator

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

BELT ROUTING

Fig. 3: Serpentine Belt Routing (Continental 3.8L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 4: Serpentine Belt Routing (Cougar 5.0L & Thunderbird 3.8L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 5: Serpentine Belt Routing (Cougar 5.0L & Thunderbird 5.0L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 6: Serpentine Belt Routing (Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 7: Serpentine Belt Routing (Escort & Tracer 1.8L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.