3-18 Scheduled Maintenance TP-5592 7/96
Battery Charging Alternator/
Engine-Driven Water Pump Belt
1. Remove belt guard.
2. Check belt tension at the midpoint of the longest
spanofthebelt. Atmidpoint,thebeltshoulddeflect
about 0.4-0.6 in. (10-15 mm) with about 22 lbs.(10
kg) of force, see Figure 3-13.
If belt is not within specifications, go to Step 3. If
belt is within specifications, go to Step 7.
3. Loosen adjusting arm pivot screw, alternator pivot
screw, and alternator adjusting screw.
4. While prying alternator outward, tighten alternator
adjusting screw.
5. Tighten adjusting arm pivot screw and alternator
pivot screw.
6. Recheck and adjust as necessary.
7. Replace the belt guard.