Mitsubishi L Series

ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
13-9
1.6 Adjusting V-belt tension
(1)
Loosen the adjusting bolt and fixing bolt of the
alternator. Loop the V-belt over the water pump pulley,
alternator pulley and crankshaft pulley.
(2) With the alternator pushed toward the V-belt tension
side, tighten the adjusting bolt at an appropriate
position.
(3) Inspect the V-belt tension to make sure it is within the
specified value.
Adjusting deflection of V-belt
Belt tension
(with pushing force of approx.
98 N {10 kgf} [22 lbf])
Approx. 10 mm
[0.39 in.]
Approx.
10 mm
[0.39 in.]
Water pump
pulley
Adjusting bolt
Alternator pulley
Fixing bolt
Crankshaft pulley
Deflection approx.
10 mm [0.39 in.]
(pushing force: approx.
98 N{10 kgf}[22lbf])