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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)30 · Electrical
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Alternator drive belt - ’k’ series without air conditioning (Electrical)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Adjustments › Alternator drive belt - ’k’ series without air conditioning
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ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT - ’K’ SERIES WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING

Service repair no - 86.10.05

Check

  1. Check condition of drive belt, renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.
Alternator drive belt - ’k’ series without air conditioning – 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

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

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

  1. 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 alternator mounting bolts to 25 Nm.
  2. Recheck drive belt tension.

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