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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Belt and Belt Tension - Inspect and Adjust
Belt - Inspect
1.
Inspect the belt visually for separation or damage. If any abnormality is found, replace the belt with a new one.
2.
Inspect belt tension (deflection) and pressing force.
V-belt
Push the belt downward at the midway between pulleys with approximately 98 to 147 N {10 to 15 kgf} [22.05 to
33.05 lbf]. If the deflection is 10 to 15 mm [0.39 to 0.59 in.], the tension is correct. If the deflection of belt is not within
the standard, adjust the belt tension.
Ribbed belt
Refer to Table 8-1
"Ribbed Belt Tension Force"
, adjust the pressing force if it is not average level when pushing the
belt downward till 15 mm [0.59 in.] at the midway between pulleys with gauge.
Belt Tension (Alternator Side) - Adjust
1.
Remove the belt cover.
2.
Loosen all retaining bolts of the alternator and ad-
justing plate.
3.
Insert a bar between the alternator and crankcase
and use leverage to move the alternator to have
proper belt tension.
4.
After adjusting, tighten all retaining bolts of the al-
ternator and adjusting plate.
5.
Install the belt cover.
Fig. 8-1 Adjusting the Belt Tension
Belt Tension (Fan Side) - Adjust
1.
Loosen all fan bracket retaining bolts.
2.
Loosen the lock nut of adjusting bolt.
3.
Turn the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt tension.
4.
After adjusting deflection, fix the lock nut.
5.
Tighten all retaining bolts of the fan bracket.
Belt Tension (Water Pump Side) - Adjust
1.
Remove the belt cover.
2.
Loosen all slide plate retaining bolts.
3.
Loosen the lock nut of adjusting bolt, and turn the adjusting bolt. Then, adjust the belt tension.
4.
After adjusting, fix the slide plate and adjusting bolt.
5.
Install the belt cover.
If defects such as cuts or surface separations are found during inspection, replace the belt.
Keep oil and grease away from the belt. They may cause the belt to slip and shorten the service life.
Excessive belt tension can cause rapid wear of the alternator bearing and shorten the service life of the belt.
Adjust the belt tension accurately by following the procedures below.
Adjusting bolt
for fan belt
Fan pulley
Water pump
Tension pulley
Adjusting bolt for
water pump belt
Alternator
Adjusting
plate