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Water Pump Belt Tension Inspection and Adjustment
WARNING:
Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and adjusting belt tension.
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to Water Pump Belt Removal and Installation:M13A .
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects 4.5 – 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or 22 lb.).
Water pump 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, 36.5 lb-ft)
5) Connect negative cable at battery.