Deflection Adjustment

1. Apply 98 N (22 lbs.) of pressure to the drive belt at a point midway between the generator pulley and the water pump pulley.

NOTE: If the drive belt has been in service for some time, it should be inspected before adjustment. A drive belt that is severely glazed frayed, cracked, or contaminated with oil must be replaced. Minor cracks in the back of the drive belt are acceptable as long as no large pieces are missing.

2. The drive belt deflection should measure 6.5-7.0 mm (0.26-0.27 inch) for a new drive belt, or 7.0-9.O mm (0.28-0.35 inch) for a used drive belt.

NOTE: Always check the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or has been stopped for at least 30 minutes. A drive belt is considered new if it has been used on a running engine for less than five minutes.





3. Adjust the drive belt deflection by loosening the generator adjusting bolt.
4. Loosen the generator upper mounting bolt.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the RH front splash shield.





7. Loosen the generator lower through bolt.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the deflection of the generator drive belt by tightening the generator adjusting bolt.
10. Tighten the generator upper mounting bolt to 19-25 Nm (14-18 ft. lbs.).
11. Raise and support the vehicle.
12. Tighten the generator lower through bolt to 38-51 Nm (28-38 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the RH front splash shield. Tighten the RH splash shield bolts to 8-10 Nm (71-88 inch lbs.).
14. Lower the vehicle.