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Charging System - Alternator Belt Adjustment

16-64prose procedure

Alternator Belt Adjustment

  1. 1
    Apply a force of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) and measure the deflection between the alternator and the crankshaft pulley.
    NOTE: On a brand-new belt, the deflection should be 7-9 mm (0.25-0.35 in) when first measured.
    Front view of the accessory drive showing where to measure alternator belt deflection between the alternator and crankshaft pulley, with the alternator adjusting bolt, alternator nut, alternator belt and crankshaft pulley identified.
  2. 2
    Loosen the alternator adjusting bolt and nut.
  3. 3
    Move the alternator to obtain the proper belt tension, then retighten the adjusting bolt and nut.
  4. 4
    Recheck the deflection of the belt.
Deflection
9-11 mm (0.35-0.43 in)
Alternator adjusting bolt
24N·m

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