Mercury 6E5Z-8620-B V-Belt

The serpentine drivebelt also operates crucial devices like the alternator, power steering pump, water pump (in four-cylinder models), and air conditioning compressor. Regular wear inspection is very important but it may not be necessary to replace it until after 100,000 miles. In order to check it you need to lift the front of the vehicle off the ground remove the right hand wheel and fender well splash shield and support the vehicle with jack stands. Inspect the belt for cracking, separation, fraying, or glazing, and check pulleys for damage. Small cracks in ribbed belts are acceptable unless extensive or deep. To replace it includes disconnecting the battery cable, loosening wheel lug nuts raising the vehicle removing the wheel, and splash shield.