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Operation 1092B60 · WATER PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE

1.2 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.6 16v

Removing

Place the car on a ramp.

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1. Loosen the lower alternator retaining nut.

2. Loosen the alternator upper nut.

3. Rotate the alternator clockwise and remove the belt

Refitting

Check belt condition. In particular, check for tears, cracks, surface wear and dry or hard parts that could lead to loss of grip. Change the belt if one of these defects is noted.

Fit the new alternator drive belt on the pullies.

Rotate the alternator anticlockwise and secure it with the retaining bolts.

1. Using tool (1a) check the belt tension (1b) is within recommended values.

If the value measured is within the recommended limits, tighten the lower alternator fixing bolt (hinge) to torque.

Tighten the upper alternator fixing bolt (slotted area) to torque.

If the reading is not within recommended limits, repeat the tightening operation.

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Remove the vehicle from the ramp.