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Alternator


Replacing Alternator Drive Belt

Note:
If the drive belt is to be subsequently reused:
Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller.
Remove A/C compressor drive belt.





Place on screw connection of tensioning wheel and compress belt tensioner slowly and carefully.
Hold belt tensioner under tension, remove drive belt.

Caution: If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace drive belt.

Installation:
Check drive belt for coolant and oil residue and replace if necessary.





Installation:
Fit drive belt and check if it is correctly located on pulleys.