Repair Procedures: Installation

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Install the drive belt (A).

Fig 1: Locating Drive Belt
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Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening Torque

12mm (0.47in) bolt:

19.6 - 26.5 Nm (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb-ft)

14mm (0.55in) bolt:

29.4 - 41.2 Nm (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Drive Belt Tension & Adjusting Bolts
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