able to remove the belt and replace it. lever the alternator away from the block to tighten belt(1/2 inch play on longest stretch)then do up the bolts and check free play again.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BELT
...- Do not over stretch the belt. Half inch of free play will be sufficient for the safer operation of the belt and bearings. - Tighten the upper alternator bolt. - Tighten the lower alternator
- Install the new belt, place a lever between the alternator and engine block, move away the alternator to stretch the belt, leave about half an inch of free play on the belt and tight both the bolts
...play, tighten the alternator bolts while maintaining tension on the alternator. If proper tensioning doesn't solve the squeal, then I would suspect the new belt is contaminated with oil or
...ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT MAKE SURE BELT NOT LOOSE AND DAMAGE AND BELT TENSIONER BAD,CHECK THE ALTERNATOR WIRES FOR DAMAGE.CHECK ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE WHILE ENGINE IDLING SHOULD BE 13.5 - 14.5 VOLTS. IF NOT ...
...alternator from the front. Turn the tensioner until the old belt is loose enough to remove, then turn it further so that the new belt will go on easily. Replace the belt and re-tension until you have ...
alternator in place; this may take two people). Once the slider bold is tight, check the belt for play (you should have no more then about 3/8 play in the belt). You don't want it too tight either. If
...it in towards the block,refit belt and lever out the alternator to tighten belt when you tighten bolts.the longest part of the belt between pulleys should have 1/2 inch play max.DO NOT
...alternator so that you have about 1/2" of play in the belt when you pull up and push down on the belt. If after you tighten and start the car the belt squeals, you will need a bit more tension in ...
(AKA serpentine belt) that drives things like the alternator, AC compressor, power steering pump, etc. This is on the outside of the engine and is plainly visible. A small amount of play isn't unusual
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