FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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With Air Conditioning

Alternator Belt Adjustment (With A/C, Deflection Method):




Deflection Method:

1. Apply a force of lOON (10kg, 22 Ibs) and measure the deflection between the alternator and the crank- shaft pulley.

Deflection: 10-12 mm (0.39-0.47 in)

NOTE:
- On a brand-new belt (one that has been run for less than five minutes), the deflection should be 5.5-7.5 mm (0.22-0.30 in) when first measured.
- If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.

2. Loosen the through bolt and adjustment locknut.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to obtain the proper belt tension, then retighten the nut and through bolt.
4. Recheck the belt deflection.

NOTE: Install and adjust the power steering pump belt.


Alternator Belt Adjustment (With A/C, Belt Tension Gauge Method):




Belt Tension Gauge Method:

1. Attach the belt tension gauge to the belt and measure the tension of the belt.

Tension: 450-600 N (45-60 kg, 99-132 lbs)

NOTE:
- On a brand-new belt (one that has been run for less than five minutes), the tension should be 950-1050 N (95-105kg, 209-231 Ibs) when first measured.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the belt tension gauge.
- If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
2. Loosen the through bolt and adjustment locknut.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt to obtain the proper belt tension, then retighten the nut and through bolt.
4. Recheck the tension of the belt.

NOTE: Install and adjust the power steering pump belt.