My alternator belt fell off I need to replace it with a new?
Apr 14, 2009 at 9:43 AM
serpentine belt replacement instructions please?
2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
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Good afternoon,
I posted the procedure below with a picture for you.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-works
Roy
CAUTION: If the belt is too loose, It will cause noise or sudden wear. If the belt is too tight, the engine coolant pump bearing or the alternator can get damaged.
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1. Loosen the alternator nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to the specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the alternator nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Tightening torque
Alternator support bolt and nut 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Alternator lock bolt B: 12 - 15 Nm (120 - 150 kg.cm, 9 - 11 ft. lbs.)
Alternator brace mounting bolt: 20 - 27 Nm (200 - 270 kg.cm, 15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
I posted the procedure below with a picture for you.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-works
Roy
CAUTION: If the belt is too loose, It will cause noise or sudden wear. If the belt is too tight, the engine coolant pump bearing or the alternator can get damaged.
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
1. Loosen the alternator nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
2. Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to the specification.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
4. Tighten the alternator nut "A".
5. Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
Tightening torque
Alternator support bolt and nut 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kg.cm, 14 - 18 ft. lbs.)
Alternator lock bolt B: 12 - 15 Nm (120 - 150 kg.cm, 9 - 11 ft. lbs.)
Alternator brace mounting bolt: 20 - 27 Nm (200 - 270 kg.cm, 15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
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Feb 5, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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