Over-Run Alternator Decoupler (OAD) Pulley Removal, Installation, and Inspection (1.5 L Engine): Inspection

OAD Pulley - Inspect

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1. Clamp the alternator firmly in a vise.

2. Insert the alternator OAD pulley holder into the OAD pulley.

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3. Place a beam type torque wrench (A) with a 17 mm socket wrench (B) on the alternator OAD pulley holder.

4. While holding the OAD pulley (C), rotate the alternator shaft counterclockwise. Make sure the alternator shaft is locked when applying the specified torque.

If the alternator shaft locks, go to step 3.
If it does not lock, replace the OAD pulley.

Specified Torque:
11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m, 8 lbf.ft)

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5. While holding the OAD pulley (A), rotate the alternator shaft clockwise. Check that the alternator shaft rotates at the specified torque or less.

If the alternator shaft rotates at the specified torque or less, it is normal. Install a new OAD pulley seal cap.
If it does not rotate at the specified torque or less, replace the OAD pulley.

Specified Torque:
0.8 N.m (0.08 kgf.m, 0.6 lbf.ft) max