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Auxiliary drive belt (Electrical)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Adjustments › Auxiliary drive belt
ElectricalAuxiliary drive belt

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT

Service repair no - 86.10.05

Check

  1. Remove nut and bolt securing auxiliary drive belt cover.
  2. Remove auxiliary drive belt cover.
  3. Check condition of drive belt, renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.
Auxiliary drive belt – Check condition of drive belt, renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.
  1. Apply a force of 10 kg to the drive belt at position ’X’ and measure the deflection between the crankshaft pulley and alternator pulley. Deflection must be 6 - 8 mm.

Adjust

Auxiliary drive belt – Apply a force of 10 kg to the drive belt at position ’X’ and measure the deflection betwee
  1. Loosen tensioner pulley retaining nut.
  2. Increase drive belt tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt clockwise.

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 tensioner pulley retaining nut to 25 Nm.
  2. Recheck drive belt tension.
  3. Fit auxiliary drive belt cover and secure with nut and bolt.

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