Zenith ZPP 416 - Adjusting the Alternator Belt; Type a Tension Gauge; Type B Tension Gauge; Alternator Support Bolt and Nut 20

GENERAL EM -17
NOTE
1. The belt tension must be measured half - way
between the specified pulleys.
2. When a new belt is installed, adjust the tension to
the central value of the standard range indicated
under "New" in the above table. Let the engine
idle for 5 minutes or more, and check the stan-
dard value indicated under "Inspection."
3. When adjusting a belt which has been used,or
newly installed, after 5 minutes or more of oper-
ation, refer to the standard value indicated under
"Used" in the above table.
4. Refer to the standard value indicated under "In-
spection" for periodic inspections.
Power steering oil
pump pulley
Coolant pump pulley
Alternator
Crankshaft pulley
Air conditioning compressor pulley
Tensioner pulley
ECPD001B
TYP
EATENSIONGAUGE
Do not let the dial section of the tension gauge contact
other objects during measurement.
Typ A
Indicated value
Dial
Spindle
V-ribbed belt
Hook
Spindle
Hook
ECA9980C
TYPE B TENSION GAUGE
1. When measuring, turn the reset button in the direction
of the arrow and set the gauge needle to the RESET
position.
2
.
I
f the tension gauge is removed from the belt, the nee-
d
le will still indicate the tension. Read the tension
v
alue after removing the gauge.
Typ B
Spindle
V-ribbed belt
Hook
RESET button
RESET position
ECA9980D
ADJUSTING THE ALTERNATOR BELT
CAUTION
If the belt is too loose, it will caus e nois e or sud-
den wear.
If the belt is too tight, the engine coolant pump
bearing or the alternator can get damaged.
1. Loosen the alternator nut "A" and the tension adjuster
lock bolt "B".
2. Usin
g the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension
to t
he specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the alternator nut "A".
5. Chec k the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if
necessary.
Tightening torque
Alternator support bolt and nut :
20 ~ 25 Nm (200 ~ 250 kg.cm, 14 ~ 18 lb.ft)
Alternator lock bolt B :
12 ~ 15 Nm (120 ~ 150 kg.cm, 9 ~ 11 lb.ft)
Alternator brace mounting bolt :
20 ~ 27 Nm (200 ~ 270 kg.cm, 15 ~ 20 lb.ft)
A
B
1
Alternator brace
Coolant pump
pulley
Crankshaft
pulley
EC
KA010H
ZENITH POWER PRODUCTS - 416