Saab Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Alternator Single-belt Tension:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  265 N (60 lb)
After adjusting ..........................................................................................................................................................................  355 ± 20 N (80 ± 5 lb)
New belt ...............................................................................................................................................................................  535 ± 45 N (120 ± 10 lb)

Alternator Dual-belts Tension, measuring of one belt:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  200 N (45 lb)
After adjusting ..........................................................................................................................................................................  310 ± 20 N (70 ± 5 lb)
New belt ...............................................................................................................................................................................  535 ± 45 N (120 ± 10 lb)

Alternator Dual-belts Tension, measuring of both belts:

Minimum ................................................................................................................................................................................................  420 N (95 lb)
After adjusting ........................................................................................................................................................................  645 ± 20 N (145 ± 5 lb)