Operation Manual

Workshop maintenance
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POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
V8 engine
(without air-conditioning)
Check belt deflection with thumb pressure
mid-way between the crankshaft and steering
pump pulley. Movement should be between 4
and 6 mm (0.16 and 0.25 in). If adjustment is
necessary;
• Turn the starter switch to position ’0’ and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
• Slacken the two pivot bolts (2).
• Slacken the pump adjustment clamp bolt
(3).
• Move the pump in the required direction to
obtain the correct tension.
WARNING
DO NOT lever, or apply pressure to the pump
body to tension the belt, as damage to the
pump may occur.
• Tighten adjustment clamp bolt (3).
• Tighten the two pivot bolts (2).
• Connect the battery, run the engine for five
minutes at a fast idle and then switch off.
• Re-check belt tension.