V-belt (not ribbed)
Removing
1. Disconnect the intake air line from the air filter and air block or throttle body, depending on the model, and remove this for better access.
2. The life of the belt depends on the correct tension of the belt. But it is also impossible to overtighten, as this can cause excessive wear on the generator.
3. It is necessary to regularly check the condition of the belt, and if it is worn, frayed (frayed) or broken, replace. It is recommended that you always have the correct type of spare belt in your vehicle.
4. On power steering models, the alternator drive belt also drives the power steering pump.
5. To remove the belt on 1.8 and 2.0 liter models, first remove the power steering pump drive belt as described in Section 10.
6. Loosen the generator mounting nuts and bolts just enough so that the generator can be rotated towards the engine.
7. Pull the belt off the pulleys.
Installation
8. Use the correct type of belt. Install the belt around the pulleys. Remove belt slack by pulling the alternator away from the engine and tightening the mounting nuts and bolts firmly.
Adjustment
9. Although special tools are available for measuring belt tension, a rough estimate of the correct tension can be made as follows. If, with firm thumb pressure in the middle of the longest section between the pulleys, the belt moves approximately 13.0 mm, the tension is considered correct.
10. After loosening the mounting bolts, move the alternator away from the engine with a wooden lever until the correct tension is achieved. Then tighten the nuts and bolts.
11. Where applicable, install and tension the power and steering pump drive belt as described in Section 10.
12. Install the intake air line.
13. When a new belt is installed, it will probably stretch slightly, so the tension must be rechecked and adjusted after 400 km of run.
Ribbed V-Belt
General description
14. Late models equipped with power steering are fitted with a ribbed V-belt and an auto-tensioner roller. Once the belt is installed, no further adjustment is required as the correct tension is maintained by the auto-tensioner roller. The removal and installation procedures are as follows.
Removing
15. To improve access, remove the air filter assembly and intake air line.
16. If the drive belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation on it with chalk.
17. With a wrench or socket on the hex of the auto tension roller, turn the roller clockwise (when viewed from the right side of the car) and fix it in this position. After loosening the tension on the drive belt, remove it from the pulleys, then let the tensioner return to its original position.
18. Support the engine with a jack.
19. Under the car, unscrew the right block of the bracket that mounts the engine from the body.
20. Lower the jack just enough to remove the drive belt between the bracket block and the body.
Installation
21. Pass a new belt between the block of an arm and a body, then lift the engine with a jack in original position.
22. Clean the threads of the bracket assembly mounting bolts, apply blocking compound, and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts with a torque specified specifications (see Section 2A).
23. Turn the auto tensioner roller counterclockwise and position the drive belt around the pulleys as shown (see illustration). Once the belt is correctly positioned, release the tensioner, which will automatically tension the belt.
24. Finally, install the air filter assembly and intake air line.
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