46 SEBU8191-01
Maintenance Section
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
7. Stop the engine
. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Stopping the Engine” for
the correct procedure.
8. If necessary, isolate the electrical supply to the
engine. Loosen the fasteners for the air pipes and
remove the gu
ards.
9. Loosen the locknut (4).
10. Rotate the rod (3) in order to achieve a final
tension of 62 N (14 lb). The total deflection should
not exceed 1
6 mm (0.63 inch).
11. Tighten the locknut (4) to a torque of 120 N·m
(88.5lbft
).
12. If necessary, restore the electrical supply to the
engine. Ti
ghten the fasteners for the air pipes and
install the guards.
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Belts - In spect/Adjust/Replace
(Alternator Belt)
Inspection
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the engine.
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Illustration 33
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pical e xample
2. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the guard (3).
3. Inspect the belt (1) for cracks. Inspect the belt
for contamination. If necessary, replace the belt.
R
efer to “Replacement” for more information.
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4. Apply 15.6 N (3.5 lb) of pressure at point (X).
The total deflection should not exceed 1.5 mm
(0.06 inch).
Replace the belt if the total deflection exceeds
1.5 mm (0.06 inch). Refer to “Replacement” for
more information.
5. Install the guard (3) and bolts (2).
6. Restore the electrical supply to the engine.
Adjustment
The alternator belt is a toothed belt. The belt tension
is not adjustable. The belt does not require a preload.
Light tension will ensure that the belt is a snug fiton
the pulleys.
Replacement
Removal of the Alternator Belt
1. If necessary, Isolate the electrical supply to the
engine and remove the guards.