Alternator/Water Pump: Accent
- Check that the belts are not damaged and are properly fit into the pulley grooves.
- Apply 22 lbs. (10 kg.) of force to the belt back midway between the pulleys as shown in the illustration. See Figure. Measure the amount of deflection with a tension gauge.
- To adjust drive belt, loosen generator mounting bolt, tighten belt and tighten mounting bolts. Recheck belt tension and readjust as necessary.