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Generator Belt Adjustment

Generator Belt Adjustment

CAUTION: If the belt is too loose, there will cause noise or premature wear. If the belt is too tight, the coolant pump bearing or the alternator will get damaged.





1. Loosen the Generator support nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the generator support nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Tightening torque
Generator support nut A. 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 15 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Adjuster bolt B 12 - 15 Nm (120 - 150 kg.cm, 9 - 11 ft. lbs.)
Belt length 875 ± 5mm (34.4 ± 0.2 inch)