Cadillac 19244956 Belt,Generator & A/C Compressor & P/S Pump

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Inspect the drive belts for indications of glazing or cracking, with glazed belts exhibiting a smooth surface due to slippage, while good belts should display a slight fabric texture. Cracks often originate from the inner edge and extend outward. Any worn or damaged drive belts should be promptly replaced, preferably replacing all drive belts simultaneously as a preventive maintenance measure. Serpentine belts, which drive engine accessories like the alternator, air pump, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and water pump, may not show wear as visibly as older-style belts with rubber casings, making regular visual inspections crucial. Routine replacement every two to three years is advisable. Newer engines feature a single, wider serpentine belt, utilizing a Poly-V design akin to six narrow V-belts joined together, and an engine-mounted belt automatic tensioner mechanism designed to maintain 120 lbs (534 N) of belt tension. Worn belts can lead to slippage, causing noise issues or improper accessory operation. The automatic tensioner can be rotated to remove the drive belt, with no adjustment needed due to the spring-loaded tensioner. Cracks on the rib side of a serpentine belt are generally acceptable, but belts with missing rib chunks, two or more adjacent rib sections lost, or causing noise, vibrations, or harshness problems should be replaced. For 4.5L, 4.6L, and 4.9L engines, removing the belt involves inserting a 1-inch flex handle into the square hole in the tensioner, rotating it counterclockwise, and sliding the belt off the pulleys. To install, follow the schematic under the hood, loop the drive belt over all pulleys except the power steering pulley, rotate the tensioner, and install the belt on the power steering pulley while ensuring proper V-groove contact with all pulleys.