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WATER PUMP/GENERATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
• Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and adjusting belt tension.
• To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove radiator cap while engine and radiator are still
hot. Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if cap is taken off too soon.
"a"
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to "WATER
PUMP/GENERATOR DRIVE BELT" in this section.
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it
deflects 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) under thumb pres-
sure (about 10 kg or 22 lb.).
Water pump / generator drive belt tension "a"
4.5 – 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) as deflection/10 kg (22 lbs)
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension
to 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.).
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by
displacing generator position.
4) Tighten generator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts as specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Generator adjusting bolt (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Generator pivot bolt (b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
5) Connect negative cable at battery.
ENGINE COOLING 6B-9
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