Alternator Drive Belt

GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
1. Check the drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.
2. Measure the drive belt tension with a tension gauge.
Tension lb (N)
3. Measure the deflection by applying moderate pressure (221b,[98 N]) midway between the pulleys. Adjust if necessary.
Deflection lb (N)

Adjustment
1. Loosen the generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
2. Deflect the generator to achieve the specified deflection.
3. Tighten all bolts and recheck the tension.





Replacement
1. Remove the A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped.
2. Loosen the generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the generator belt.
4. Install the new generator belt and adjust it to specification.
5. Tighten all bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

Mounting bolt:
27-38 ft-lb (37-52 Nm)
Adjusting bolt:
14-19 ft-lb (19-25 Nm)

6. Install the A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped, and adjust to specification.