Overview - Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side, Belt Drive Generator, 2.9L/3.0L Engine
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- Ribbed Belt
- Check for wear
- Do not kink
- Belt path. Refer to Fig 2.
- Before removing, mark the running direction using chalk or a felt-tip pen.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on the belt pulleys
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Cover
- For the idler roller
- Idler Roller
- For the ribbed belt
- Bolt
- Tightening specification -item 4- : Bolt .
- Bolt
- 8 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing
- Tensioner
- For the ribbed belt
- Removing and Installing. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER FOR GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 2.9L/3.0L ENGINE .
- Bolt
- Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - GENERATOR .
- Generator
- Removing and installing. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bracket
- For the generator
- Removing and Installing. Refer to GENERATOR BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
- Alignment Sleeves
- Belt Pulley
- For the coolant pump
- Vibration Damper
- Removing and Installing. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 150 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
Generator Belt Path
- Generator
- Idler Roller
- Coolant Pump
- Vibration Damper
- Ribbed Belt Tensioner
Generator Bracket - Tightening Specifications and Sequence
- Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
-- Tighten the bolts in stages as follows:
| Step | Bolts | Tightening Specification/Additional Turn |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | -arrows- | 8 Nm diagonally |
| 2. | -arrows- | Turn an additional 90° in a diagonal sequence |