TM 5-4310-451-14
4-52. ALTERNATOR BELTS REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Adjustment
b.
Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
•
Battery cables disconnected (see paragraph 4-60).
•
One alternator belt set
Tools/Test Equipment:
•
General mechanic's tool kit
a. REMOVALI
NOTE
Belts must be replaced as a set. If one needs to be replaced, replace all belts.
1. Loosen bolt (2) and nut (7).
2. Loosen bolt (4).
3. Push alternator (1) downward until alternator belts (6) are loose.
4. Remove alternator belts (6) from alternator pulley (3) and crankshaft pulley (5). Discard alternator belts.
b.
INSTALLATIONI
1. Install new alternator belts (6) in place on crankshaft pulley (5) and alternator pulley (3).
2. Raise alternator (1) until alternator belts (6) are tight.
c.
ADJUSTMENTI
1. Press down on alternator belts (6) with thumb and adjust position of alternator (1) until altemator belts deflect no
more than 0.5 in. (12.7 mm).
2. Tighten bolt (2) and nut (7).
3. Tighten bolt (4).
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