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(3) Tension adjustment of Engine belt
If the fan belt tension exceeds the normal
value, adjust the tension as below.
- Belt tension : crank shaft pulley ~ alternator
pulley
- Normal: approx. 10~12mm (0.4~0.5 in)
(When pressed by 98N (22 lb.f))
When adjusting the belt tension,
1. Loosen two bolts of alternator and a hinge bolt
of the adjusting plate slightly.
2. Insert a bar between crank case and alternator,
and pull the bar to apply tension to the belt.
3. With proper tension, tighten the upper bolt of the
alternator.
4. If the belt tension is normal, tighten the other
bolts.
(4) Toe-in
Check the toe-in of the front wheels and if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
Normal value(B–A): 0~5 mm (0~0.2 in.)
Unscrew the lock nuts of the tie rod.
If you turn the tie-rod clockwise on the right-hand
side, the toe-in will be increased.
After checking that the toe-in is correct, tighten
the lock nuts.
A
Lock nut
Lock nut
B
FRONT
Tie rod
Adjusting plate
Bolts
Crank shaft
pulley
Alternator
Check point