Drive Belt: Labor Times

1986 Chevrolet Caprice V6-262 4.3LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Adjust
One0.40.3C
Each Additional0.30.2C
Replace
A.I.R. Pump0.40.2CIncludes: Adjust.
Air Conditioning
With A.I.R. Pump0.70.4CIncludes: Adjust.
All Others0.50.3CIncludes: Adjust.
Alternator/Fan
With A.I.R. Pump0.50.3CIncludes: Adjust.
All Others0.40.2CIncludes: Adjust.
Power Steering
With AC0.80.5CIncludes: Adjust.
All Others0.50.3CIncludes: Adjust.
With A.I.R. Pump0.70.4CIncludes: Adjust.
Each Additional0.20.0CIncludes: Adjust.
Serpentine0.40.2CIncludes: Adjust.
RENDER: 1.0x

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