Drive Belt Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1996 Buick Skylark. 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⁾

2.4L

50 (23)

3.1L

50-70 (23-32)

⁽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.