Drive Belt Routing — Buick Regal III (1988-1997)

Drive Belt Routing Buick Regal III

BELT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

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For information on serpentine belt alignment and belt tensioner indicator marks (Scheme 1)and (Scheme 2). For serpentine belt routing (Scheme 3)- (Scheme 12).

Application				Tension Lbs. (kg) (1)
Serpentine Belt (2)
2.0L (VIN H)				225 (102)
2.2L (VIN 4)				64-88 (29-40)
2.3L (VINs A, D & 3)				51 (23)
2.5L (VIN R)				51-71 (23-32)
3.1L (VIN T)
"F" Body
With A/C				86-110 (39-50)
Without A/C				95-141 (43-64)
All Others				51-71 (23-32)
3.3L (VIN N)				66 (30)
3.4L (VIN X)				(3)
3.8L (VINs L & 1)				(3)
4.7L (VIN Z)				(3)
5.0L (VIN E)				106-126 (48-57)
5.0L (VIN F)				99-121 (45-55)
5.7L (VIN P)				(3)
5.7L (VIN 7)				99-121 (45-55)
5.7L (VIN 8)				60-90 (27-41)
"V" Belt
2.3L (VIN A)
Power Steering				110 (50)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension with belt tension gauge. (2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension reading at tensioner is not as specified, check belt's operating length or tensioner's operating range. Replace belt as necessary. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.

(1)	Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension with belt tension gauge.

(2)	Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension reading at tensioner is not as specified, check belt's operating length or tensioner's operating range. Replace belt as necessary.