Mitsubishi S12A2 - Belt Tension (Alternator) - Adjust; Alternator Belt (V-Belt Drive) Tension - Adjust; Alternator Belt (Ribbed Belt Drive) Tension - Adjust

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Chapter 13 ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
1.5.5 Belt Tension (Alternator) - Adjust
V-belt drive
(1) Remove the belt cover.
(2) Loosen all the fixing bolts of alternator.
(3) Adjust the belt tension by shifting the alternator with
bar.
(4) Tighten all the fixing bolts of alternator.
(5) Install the belt cover.
Alternator Belt (V-belt Drive) Tension - Adjust
Ribbed belt drive
(1) Remove the belt cover.
(2) Loosen all the fixing bolts of alternator.
(3) Turn the tension bolt to adjust the belt tension.
(4) Secure the tension bolt with lock nut.
(5) Tighten all the fixing bolts of alternator.
(6) Install the belt cover.
Alternator Belt (Ribbed Belt Drive) Tension - Adjust
Alternator pulley
Fixing bolt
Fixing bolt
10 to 15 mm
10 to 15 mm
[0.39 to 0.59 in.]
[0.39 to 0.59 in.]
10 to 15 mm
[0.39 to 0.59 in.]
15 mm
15 mm
[0.59 in.]
[0.59 in.]
Ribbed belt
Pressing force
Pressing force
Gauge width
approx. 10 mm [0.39 in.]
Gauge
Alternator pulley
Tension bolt
Lock nut
Fixing bolt
Fixing bolt
Fixing bolt
15 mm
[0.59 in.]
Pressing force