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Alternator Belt






To remove and install the air conditioning compressor and generator drive belt, first loosen the idler pulley lock bolt, then turn the adjusting screw to increase or decrease the idler pulley tension. To adjust the air conditioning and generator drive belt, loosen the idler pulley bolt and adjust belt tension by turning adjusting screw. Tighten pulley bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) after adjustment.