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Figure 30
: Tension the alternator belts by
tightening (clockwise) this screw. Make sure that
the second screw (right) is slack at this time.
When the belts are tight enough, then tighten
this second screw to lock the mechanism in
place.
Figure 31
: Fan and thermal clutch after removal.
very cramped in there!
(8)
Tension fan belt by prising
alternator outwards again,
then tighten (clockwise) the
hex screws in the reverse
order. Tension values in
Section 8. See Figure 30.
(9)
Replace air conditioner belt,
tension at ‘second loosen’ in
Figure 29, then lock into
position a ‘first loosen’.
(10)
Replace other hoses etc.
7.6
Replacing crankshaft pulley
This job typically becomes necessary because the two concentric parts of the pulley
have debonded. The crankshaft pulley is made of inner and outer cast-iron parts,
held together by rubber, and it is this rubber that tends to debond. You should check
the condition of the pulley (check for abnormal movement) when you change the
belts. Suspect a pulley failure if the pulley is rubbing against the fan (causes noise
and fan wear), abnormal noise from engine, cooling or charging problems.
This is a job that a skilled home mechanic can tackle, but it can be difficult in places
without the right tools. In particular, the crankshaft pulley is difficult to take off.
You will need:
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Socket or spanner 10mm,
12mm, 14mm
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Heavy duty torque wrench
(200 Nm) with half inch drive
or better, and 22mm socket
to match
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Screwdrivers
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Gloves (recommended)
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Tool to secure crankshaft
(see below).
And remember this:
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Only turn the engine
crankshaft clockwise, the