Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Alternator
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut.
2. With the tension pulley fixing nut temporarily tightened to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft), set the belt tension or deflection amount to the standard value using
the adjusting bolt.
Standard Values
Tension:
When A New Belt Is Installed: 637 - 833 N (141 - 184 lbs.)
When A Used Belt Is Installed: 441 - 539 N (98 - 119 lbs.)
Deflection (Reference Value)
When A New Belt Is Installed:
A: 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.19 inch)
B: 5.5 - 7.5 mm (0.22 - 0.29 inch)
When A Used Belt Is Installed:
A: 5.5 - 6.5 mm (0.22 - 0.25 inch)
B: 8.0 - 9.0 mm (0.31 - 0.35 inch)
3. Tighten the tension pulley fixing nut to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
