N14 Base Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Manual - 013-005 Drive Belt, Alternator

Loosen the alternator-to-alternator support bracket nut and capscrew.

Loosen the adjusting link capscrew.

Use a pry bar between the engine and the alternator to tighten the alternator belt.		SMALL \| MEDIUM \| LARGE

Use Part Number ST-1138 (Burroughs) or 3822524 (click-type) belt tension gauge to measure the ½ in width V-belt tension.

A belt is considered used if it has been in operation for 10 minutes or longer.

If used belt tension is below the minimum value, tighten to the maximum value.

Replace the belt if it will not maintain the correct tension.

Tighten the adjusting link capscrews to the following torque values (grade 5 or higher):

5/16-18

20 n.m

[15 ft-lb]

7/16-14

34 n.m

[25 ft-lb]

½-13

68 n.m

[50 ft-lb]

Tighten the alternator-to-alternator support capscrew and nut to the following torque values (grade 5 or higher):

3/8-16

41 n.m

[30 ft-lb]

7/16-20

88 n.m

[65 ft-lb]

½-13

108 n.m

[80 ft-lb]

Last Modified: 17-Mar-2005

N14 Base Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 013-005 Drive Belt, Alternator