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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [KJ]
Generator Drive Belt
1. Remove the splash shield (RH) and dust cover.





2. Set the wrench on the tensioner pulley lock bolt as shown.

Caution: Do not apply torque over 47 Nm (4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft. lbs.) to the lock bolt. It can damage the tensioner.
3. Using a wrench, turn the tensioner pulley lock bolt clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
6. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is not exceeding the limit.
- If exceeded, replace the drive belt.
7. Install the splash shield (RH) and dust cover.

P/S Oil Pump Drive Belt





1. Remove the generator drive belt.





2. Set the wrench on the tensioner pulley lock bolt as shown.

Caution: Do not apply torque over 47 Nm (4.8 kgf-m, 34 ft. lbs.) to the lock bolt. It can damage the tensioner.

3. Using a wrench, turn the tensioner pulley lock bolt clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
6. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is not exceeding the limit.
- If exceeded, replace the drive belt.





7. Install the generator drive belt.

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection
1. Remove the drive belts.





2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
4. Install the drive belts.