80 L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NG) (1991)
Drive Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Alternator Belt - Adjustment Procedure Revised
Group: 27
Number: 9101
Date: March, 1991
Subject:
Revised Alternator Belt Adjustment Procedure
80/90 -
1988-91
Coupe - 1990-91
100/200 -
1989-91
Model(s):
For engines with toothed rack on alternator bracket
(Supersedes Technical Bulletin, Group 27, Number 90-02, dated October 31, 1990)
Alternator belt, adjusting
Alternator V-belt tension can be adjusted by using a torque wrench and crowfoot in combination with the toothed rack, and tensioning gear (C).
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loosen mounting bolts A and B (for toothed rack) by one turn.
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loosen alternator pivot bolt in cradle (not shown).
Note
The mounting bolts should be loose enough for the alternator to swing freely under its own weight.
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rotate tensioning gear C until proper belt deflection is obtained.
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tensioning gear C torque specifications:
New belt
8 N-m (6 ft.lb.)
Used belt
4 N-m (3 ft.lb.)
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tighten bolt B while maintaining proper torque on gear C
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35 N-m (26 ft.lb.)
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verify v-belt deflection at center point of belt between pulleys
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new belt 2.0 mm (5/64 in.) approximately
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used belt 5.0 mm (13/64 in.) approximately
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tighten bolt A
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20 N-m (15 ft.lb.)