How to adjust the tension

The correct adjustment of belt tension of the generator depend on the terms of service: batteries, bearings of the generator and the water pump and alternator belt. Loosened the belt starts to slip on the pulleys, which leads to intensive wear, and the generator in such circumstances is unable to provide energy sufficient to fully charge the battery.Excessive tension of the belt creates an increased load on bearings of the generator and water pump, which contributes to their accelerated wear and failure. In addition, when such tension in the belt begin to tear filament cord and can end at any moment, having served a very short period of time.

You will need

• spanner 13 mm,
• - wrench 17 mm
• - mount,
• - the range.

Instruction

1. To verify correct belt tension, you need to put over the pulley on the alternator and water pump any flat, metal object such as a narrow mount. Then you want to press your hand down on the center of the belt, then measure with a ruler deflection, which is when the force equal to 3-4 kg, should not SAG more than one inch. If the test measurement does not correspond to the norm, it is necessary to adjust belt tension of alternator drive belt.
2. To solve the problem is the loose nut of fastening of the generator to a tension lath and bolt the lower mount to the engine bracket.
3. Then pry the alternator away from the engine, and in this position is fixed by tightening the nuts on the tensioning strap. Then check the degree of belt tension.
4. If the tension meets the technical requirements, then the final tightening of the upper and lower mounting of the alternator on the engine.
5. In cases where the tension of the timing belt didn't execute properly, then mandatory to repeat the process.