12-59
2 Adjustment
2.1 Vehicles with air conditioner
1. Tilt the cab. P. 12-5
If the vehicle is a Crew-cab model vehicle,
uncover the engine inspection opening.
P. 12-4
2. Slightly loosen the upper and lower alternator
mounting bolts and nuts .
3. Turn adjusting bolt to obtain proper belt ten-
sion. Turning the bolt clockwise increases the
tension.
4. After adjustment, firmly tighten the alternator
mounting nuts.
2.2 Vehicles without air conditioner
1. Tilt the cab. P. 12-5
If the vehicle is a Crew-cab model vehicle,
uncover the engine inspection opening.
P. 12-4
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley mounting nut
approximately half a turn by using a 22 mm (7/8
in.) offset wrench.
3. Turn adjusting bolt to obtain proper belt ten-
sion. Turning the bolt clockwise increases the
tension.
4. After adjustment, firmly tighten the tensioner
pulley mounting nuts.
<Automatic transmission vehicle>
If any abnormality is found in the following checks,
do not drive the vehicle. Contact to an authorized
dealer.
NOTE:
Be sure to check with the engine stationary.
1. Confirm that the parking brake is fully applied.
WARNING
Never perform belt tension adjustments
when the engine is running.
Range selector lever – check
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or every 6 months
Z16341
Z06454
Z12715
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