GENERATOR BELT DAMAGE BELT CONTACTS BOLT HEAD

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1983- 84 'A' And 'X' Series Equipped With 2.5L Engines (VIN Code R)

Generator belt damage on the above models may be due to the belt contacting a bolt head on the power steering pump bracket.

If this condition is encountered, inspect the bracketry installation. Vehicles equipped with air conditioning should have the flat washer under the adjustment bolt head removed. See illustration.

In addition a new belt is being released for replacement. The new belt part number 10034798 will not be available for approximately 60 days. Until this belt is available, part number 10029075, which is the current Fiero belt, should be used.

Replacement belts should be tensioned to 650N (145 lbs.).

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