Water Pump And Generator Drive Belt Inspection And Adjustment
- Disconnect negative cable at battery.
- Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects the following specification under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or 22 lb.).
Water pump / generator drive belt tension
"a": 9.0-10.0 mm (0.35-0.39 in.) as deflection / 10 kg (22 lbs)
NOTE: When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to 7.5-8.5 mm (0.29-0.33 in.). - If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by displacing tension pulley position.
- To adjust belt tension, loosen tension pulley bolt and (1) tension pulley adjusting bolt (2) and then displace tension pulley position.
- Tighten tension pulley bolt (1) and tension pulley adjusting bolt (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tension pulley bolt a: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Tension pulley adjusting bolt b: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)