Alternator Belt Adjustment
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENTCAUTION: If the belt is too loose, there will cause noise or premature wear. If the belt is too tight, the water pump bearing or the alternator will get damaged.
1. Loosen the alternator 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 alternator support nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Tightening torque
Alternator support nut A: 20-25 Nm (200-250 kgf-cm, 14-18 ft. lbs.)
Adjuster bolt B: 12-15 Nm (120-150 kgf-cm, 9-11 ft. lbs.)
Belt length: 875 ± 5 mm (34.4 ± 0.2 inch)