4. In order to set the belt tight, move
the upper part of the alternator
backward.
5. Apply moderate thumb pressure to
the belt between pulleys.
(1) Battery
6. If tension is incorrect, loosen the
alternator mounting bolts and, us-
ing a lever placed between the al-
ternator and the engine block, pull
the alternator out until the deec-
tion of the belts falls within accept-
able limits.
7. Replace the fan belt if it is dam-
aged or cracked.
U26O730A
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CAUTION
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WARNING
roer fan bet tenson A
A deection between
0.28 ~ 0.35 in. (7 ~ 9 mm)
when the belt is pressed in the middle
of the span.
Mishandling the battery shortens the
service life and adds to maintenance
costs. If the battery is insufficiently
charged, the headlights may dim and
the engine is hard to start. It is impor-
tant to inspect the battery periodically.
1. The battery cable should always
be clean and firmly connected.
When installing a new or used bat-
tery, clean its terminals.
2. Check the battery and cable for
damage and corrosion.
3. Apply grease to the terminals and
cable end in order to prevent cor-
rosion.