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Drive belt - alternator - K Series - without air conditioning (Electrical)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Adjustments › Drive belt - alternator - K Series - without air conditioning
ElectricalDrive belt - alternator - K Series - without air conditioning

DRIVE BELT - ALTERNATOR - K SERIES - WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING

Service repair no - 86.10.05

Check

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Check condition of drive belt, renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear or splitting.
Drive belt - alternator - k series - without air conditioning – Check condition of drive belt, renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear or splitting.
  1. Apply a force of 10 kg to drive belt at position X and measure deflection between crankshaft pulley and alternator pulley. Deflection must be 6 - 8 mm.

Adjust

Drive belt - alternator - k series - without air conditioning – Apply a force of 10 kg to drive belt at position X and measure deflection between cranksha
  1. Loosen 2 alternator mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Ensure that bolts are loosened sufficiently for alternator to move freely.

  1. Adjust drive belt tension by turning tensioner bolt.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive torque to adjusting bolt or damage to bolt will result. If bolt appears to be seized or is difficult to turn, apply suitable anti-seize lubricant to bolt.

  1. Tighten mounting bolt securing alternator to adjusting link to 25 Nm.
  2. Tighten upper mounting nut and bolt to 45 Nm.
  3. Recheck drive belt tension.
  4. Connect battery earth lead.

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