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Drive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning (Electrical)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Adjustments › Drive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning
ElectricalDrive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning

DRIVE BELT - ALTERNATOR - CHECK & ADJUST TENSION - NON AIR CONDITIONING

Check

Service repair no - 86.10.05

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise rear of vehicle and support on stand(s).

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel.
Drive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning – Remove road wheel.
  1. Remove 2 scrivets and Torx screw securing closing panel and remove closing panel.
  2. Check condition of drive belt, renew a belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.
Drive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning – Check condition of drive belt, renew a belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.
  1. Apply a force of 10 kg. to auxiliary drive belt at position ’X’ and measure deflection between crankshaft pulley and alternator pulley. Deflection should be 6-8 mm.

Adjust

Drive belt - alternator - check & adjust tension - non air conditioning – Apply a force of 10 kg. to auxiliary drive belt at position ’X’ and measure deflection bet
  1. Loosen bolt securing alternator adjustment bracket.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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