DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT



ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK


caution When checking the drive belt tension, make sure that the engine is cold.

Check the drive belt tension in the following procedure.

Standard value:
Item
When checked
When adjusted
When replaced
Vibration frequency Hz
149 - 192
161 - 182
210 - 243
Tension N
294 - 490
343 - 441
588 - 784
Deflection mm (Reference)
10.4 - 14.0
11.2 - 13.0
7.1 - 9.1

<When the vibration frequency is measured {special tool (MB992080) is used}: Recommendation>


note The vibration frequency measuring method is recommended for check and adjustment of the drive belt tension.

1.Connect the special tool microphone assembly (MB992082) to the special tool belt tension meter (MB992081) of the special tool belt tension meter set (MB992080).
2.Press the "POWER" button to turn on the power supply.
3.Check how the belt tension meter is set (Refer to GROUP 00 - Precautions Before Service - Belt Tension Meter Set ).
4.Press "Hz" button twice to change the display to the frequency display (Hz).

5.
caution
  • The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as close as possible to normal temperature.
  • Do not let any contaminants such as water or oil get onto the microphone.
  • If strong gusts of wind blow against the microphone or if there is loud sources of noise nearby, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
  • If the microphone is touching the belt while the measurement is being made, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
  • Do not take the measurement while the vehicle’s engine is running.
Hold the microphone to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow), about 10 - 15 mm away from the rear surface of the belt and so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an angle of ± 15 °).
6.Press the "MEASURE" button.
7.Gently tap the middle of the belt between the pulleys (the place indicated by the arrow) with your finger as shown in the illustration, and check that the vibration frequency of the belt is within the standard value.
note To take the measurement repeatedly, fillip the belt again.
8.After the completion of the measurement, press and hold the "POWER" button to turn off the power supply.

<When using the tension gauge>



Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is within the standard value.

<Belt deflection check>



Apply approximately 98 N of force to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that the amount of deflection is within the standard value.
When the belt tension is adjusted by measuring the belt deflection, adjust it with a tool for vibration frequency measurement or tension measurement afterward.


If not within the standard value, adjust the belt tension by the following procedure.
1.Loosen the nut of the alternator pivot bolt.
2.Loosen the lock bolt.
3.Use the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt tension and belt deflection to the standard values.
4.Tighten the nut of the alternator pivot bolt.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 2 N·m
5.Tighten the lock bolt.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 2 N·m
6.Tighten the adjusting bolt.
Tightening torque: 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
7.
caution When checking the belt tension, turn the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
Check the belt tension, and readjust if necessary.
8.When the belt tension is adjusted by measuring the deflection, adjust it with a tool for vibration frequency measurement or tension measurement afterward.

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK




Check the drive belt tension in the following procedure.

Standard value:
Vibration frequency Hz
199 - 257
Tension N
294 - 490
Deflection mm (Reference)
8.1 - 11.2

<When the vibration frequency is measured {special tool (MB992080) is used}: Recommendation>


note The vibration frequency measuring method is recommended for check and adjustment of the drive belt tension.
With your finger tip lightly tap the centre of the drive belt between the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the illustration and then measure the belt vibration frequency.
note Refer to alternator drive belt tension check, for information regarding the vibration frequency measurement method using the special tool (MB992080).

<When using the tension gauge>


Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is within the standard value at the centre of the drive belt between the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the illustration.

<Belt deflection check>


Apply approximately 98 N of force to the middle of the centre of the drive belt between the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the illustration and check that the amount of deflection is within the standard value.
When the belt tension is adjusted by measuring the belt deflection, adjust it with a tool for vibration frequency measurement or tension measurement afterward.

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT



1.Loosen the power steering oil pump mounting bolts shown in the figure.
2.Move the power steering oil pump gently and adjust the belt tension and belt deflection to the standard values.

Standard value:
Items
When adjusted
When replaced
Vibration frequency Hz
215 - 244
271 - 293
Tension N
343 - 441
542 - 640
Deflection mm (Reference)
8.7 - 10.3
6.4 - 7.4
3.Tighten the power steering oil pump mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 3 N·m
caution When checking the belt tension, turn the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.

A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK


note
  • An elastic stretch-type belt is used for the A/C compressor drive belt, therefore, the tension adjustment is not necessary.
  • Perform the A/C compressor drive belt tension check according to the following procedures.

<When the tension is measured>



1.
caution
  • When measuring the tension, make sure that the engine is cold.
  • Measure the tension after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
Use a belt tension gauge in the middle of the A/C compressor drive belt between the pulleys shown in the figure (at the place indicated by the arrow) to check that the drive belt tension is within the standard value.
Standard value (Reference): 257 - 827 N
2.If not within the standard value, replace the A/C compressor drive belt.

<When the deflection is measured>



1.
caution
  • When measuring the deflection, make sure that the engine is cold.
  • Measure the deflection after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
Apply approximately 100 N of force to the middle of the A/C compressor drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that the amount of deflection is within the standard value.
Standard value (Reference): 14.6 mm or less
2.If not within the standard value, replace the A/C compressor drive belt.