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Generator Drive Belt Tension Adjustment < 2.4L Engine >

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  1. Loosen the nut of the generator pivot bolt.
  2. Loosen the lock bolt.
    Fig 1: Loosening Nut Of Generator Pivot Bolt
    G04536876Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. Turn the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt vibration frequency, belt tension or deflection to the standard value.

    Standard value: 

    BELT TENSION SPECIFICATION

    ITEM DURING ADJUSTMENT DURING REPLACEMENT
    Vibration frequency Hz 208 - 230 278 - 311
    Tension N (lb) 441 - 539 (99 - 121) 785 - 981 (176 - 220)
    Deflection (Reference value) mm (in) 7.4 - 8.5 (0.29 - 0.34) 4.4 - 5.4 (0.17 - 0.21)
  4. Tighten the lock bolt.

    Tightening torque: 23 +/- 2 N.m (16 +/- 2 ft-lb) 

  5. Tighten the nut of the generator pivot bolt.

    Tightening torque: 44 +/- 10 N.m (33 +/- 7 ft-lb) 

  6. Tighten the adjusting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) 

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