Good afternoon,
I posted the procedure below with a picture for you.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-works
Roy
CAUTION: If the belt is too loose, It will cause noise or sudden wear. If the belt is too tight, the engine coolant pump bearing or the alternator can get damaged.
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1. Loosen the alternator nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to the specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the alternator nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Tightening torque
Alternator support bolt and nut 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Alternator lock bolt B: 12 - 15 Nm (120 - 150 kg.cm, 9 - 11 ft. lbs.)
Alternator brace mounting bolt: 20 - 27 Nm (200 - 270 kg.cm, 15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 1:08 PM