ENGINE
5-62 Z580/Z593/Z595 Diesel Service Manual
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A. Alternator D. Top bolt
B. Alternator belt E. Bottom bolt
C. Defl ection, 1/4” to 11/32”
(7 to 9mm) with 22.1 lbs.
of force (10kgf)
Tensioning the Alternator Belt
1. Slightly loosen the bottom alternator bolt. Loosen the
top alternator bolt (Fig. 635).
Fig 635 PICT-3797
2. Using a wooden handle or pry bar to pivot the alter-
nator away, from the engine block, tension the drive
belt until there is 1/4” to 11/32” (7 to 9mm) defl ection
in the belt between the engine and the alternator
pulleys with 22.1 lbs. of force (10 kgf) (Fig. 636).
Fig 636 fi g. 61 G000968
ADE
B
C