Changing an alternator belt. <br /> <br />Disconnect the battery. <br /> <br />Remove the 4 fan cover screws. <br /> <br />Remove the fan cover. <br /> <br />Remove the 14mm bolt which secures the fan backing. <br /> <br />Tap down hard on the socket handle to help you loosen the nut. <br /> <br />With a hammer hit the socket wrench from above and below to loosen the fan backing. <br /> <br />Shake and pull the fan backing loose. <br /> <br />Remove the alternator drive belt cover. <br /> <br />Remove the alternator belt. <br /> <br />Undo the alternator bolts without removing them. <br /> <br />The alternator is now free, and can be moved. <br /> <br />Pivot the alternator to the right. <br /> <br />You can now install the new alternator belt. <br /> <br />Once the alternator belt is fitted to the alternator, you can install the fan backing making sure the the belt is correctly fitted into the groove. <br /> <br />Put the 14mm bolt back into place. <br /> <br />To help tighten the bolt, insert a flat headed screwdriver at the head of the starter and block the fan backing from turning. <br /> <br />Slightly tighten the alternator support bolt. <br /> <br />Pull on the alternator to apply tension to the alternator belt, and tighten the tension bolt nut. <br /> <br />Now tighten the fixing bolt nut. <br /> <br />Check the tension of the alternator belt. <br /> <br />Attention, an alternator belt which is too tight could damage the alternator bearings. The belt should be stretchable of around 5 to 7mm. <br /> <br />Replace the alternator drive belt cover. <br /> <br />Make sure that it is correctly centered and does not touch the alternator belt. <br /> <br />Reinstall the fan grill. <br /> <br />Reconnect the battery. <br />Start up and check that there are no sounds of elements rubbing together. <br /> <br />All is installed. Drive safely.
