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Starter/Generator
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: PEDAL-START
GAS VEHICLE
– Use combination of above methods.
3.
Mark a location on belt to repeat tension measurement each time. Use paint pen or permanent marker of
light color.
4.
For Existing Belts Only:
Verify current belt tension using Universal Belt Tension Gauge (OTC
®
6673
recommended)
. Proper tension for a used starter/generator belt is 75 to 85 lbf
(334 to 378 N).
– If belt tension is within accepted range, no further action is needed. Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery-Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-5.
– If belt tension is not within accepted range, continue procedure.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
To expedite procedure for existing belt and avoid need for a pry bar, first install belt tension tool and then
loosen starter/generator mounting hardware.
5.
Tighten starter/generator mounting hardware (4 and 7) finger-tight
.
6.
Install belt tension tool (P/N 102570401).
6.1.
Carefully insert pry bar between starter/generator and bracket.
6.2.
Carefully lift starter up until tension tool can be installed as shown over the slotted adjustment bracket
. Note orientation of tension tool on the slotted adjustment bracket and how the
threaded J-bolt is inserted into the slot under the starter/generator mounting ear.
NOTE:
In some cases, the threaded J-bolt of the belt tension tool does not have enough length to consistently fit
under the starter/generator mounting ear. Fit can be greatly improved by modifying the tension tool using
the following procedure.
– Remove nut and J-bolt from bracket.
– Grind or cut 3/8 to 1/2 inch (9.5 to 12.7 mm) from bracket as shown to increase the effective length of
the J-bolt
– Install J-bolt and nut into bracket.
6.3.
Remove pry bar.
A
1
2
A. Remove 3/8 to 1/2 inch (9.5 to 12.7 mm)
1. Before 2. After
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Figure 20-17 Belt Tension Tool Modification (If Necessary)
7.
Tension belt.
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