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Adjusting the Generator Belt

ADJUSTING THE GENERATOR BELT

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





1. Loosen the generator nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to the specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the generator nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Generator Belt Adjustment
Tightening torque
Generator nut A 34 - 54 Nm (340 - 540 kg.cm, 25 - 39 ft. lbs.)
Adjuster lock bolt B 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Tension adjuster bolt 8 - 12 Nm (80 - 120 kg.cm, 6 - 8 ft. lbs.)