Checking the alternator drive belt tension

1. Check the tension by pressing on the belt and adjust it to the required value. Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the timing belt tension (pic. 2.11a,b). Normal value: new belt: 5.5-7.0mm, old belt: 8.0mm.

Pic. 2.11a. Bolt for adjusting the tension of the alternator drive belt

Pic. 2.116. Checking the tension by pressing on the belt

2. When using, adjust the tension by turning the adjusting bolt (pic. 2.12). Normal value: new belt: 500-700 N, old belt: 400 N.