(1) Adjusting Bolt
(A) Adjusting Belt Tension (B) Pull
ADJUSTING FAN BELT TEN-
SION (V)
In order to extend the fan belt’s life-
time, the tension of the belt should
be correctly adjusted if it slips. The
belt tension should be inspected reg-
ularly according to the following pro-
cedure:
1. Stop the engine and apply the
parking brake.
2. Open the hood and remove the
left side cover.
3. If the fuel pipes and hose clamps
are found damaged or deterio-
rated earlier than two years, then
change them immediately.
4. A f te r t he f ue l p ip e a n d h os e
clamps have been changed, bleed
the fuel system.
Stop the engine when check-
ing the items above.
The fuel pipes are subject to
wear and aging. Failure to per-
form periodic inspections may
lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leaking
on a hot engine could cause a
re.
When changing fuel pipes, be
careful not to allow dust or dirt
to enter the fuel system. Con-
taminations in the fuel system
could damage the fuel sys-
tem or injection pump. Pay ex-
tra caution to the fuel pump to
prevent dust from entering it.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
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3. In order to measure the belt ten-
sion, apply thumb pressure strong-
ly to the “A” location of belt.
Belt deection for
proper fan belt
tension (A)
7 ~ 9 mm
(0.28 ~ 0.35 in.)
4. If tension is incorrect, loosen the
alternator mounting bolt and hinge
bolt. Pull the alternator outward
using a pry to reach to the proper
belt tension.
5. Be sure to retighten the alternator
mounting bolt and hinge bolt se-
curely after adjusting belt tension.
6. Replace the fan belt if it is dam
-
aged, cracked or worn.
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine be-
fore checking belt tension.
CAUTION