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Drive Belt Routing Buick Roadmaster VIII

Accessory Drive Belts 12 illustrations

BELT ADJUSTMENT

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

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(1) Tension - Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
2.0L (VIN H)225 (102)
2.2L (VIN 4)
"A" Body50-70 (23-32)
All Others64-77 (29-35)
2.3L (VIN A, D & 3)51 (23)
3.1L (VIN T)51-71 (23-32)
3.3L (VIN N)66 (30)
3.4L (VIN S & X)(3)
3.8L (VIN L & 1)(3)
4.3L (VIN Z)(3)
5.0L (VIN E)(3)
5.7L (VIN P & 7)(3)
"V" Belt
2.3L (VIN A)
Power Steering110 (50)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. (2) Serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt length and tensioner range. Replace as necessary. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Specifications are for new belts only.
(2)Serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt length and tensioner range. Replace as necessary.
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Serpentine Belt Routing (2.0L)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Serpentine Belt Routing (2.2L & 2.5L)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Serpentine Belt Routing (2.3L)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Serpentine Belt Routing (3.1L)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Serpentine Belt Routing (3.3L & 3.8L)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Serpentine Belt Routing (3.4L Camaro & Firebird)

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Serpentine Belt Routing (3.4L Exc. Camaro/Firebird)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Serpentine Belt Routing (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Except Corvette)

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Serpentine Belt Routing (5.7L Corvette)