Alternator

REMOVAL




REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt and adjusting bolt, and remove the drive belt.

Torque:
Pivot bolt: 56 Nm (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
Lock bolt: 18 Nm (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)


INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.




1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.




2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.

Drive belt tension:
New belt: 165 ± 26 lbf
Used belt: 110 ± 11 lbf





HINT:
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.