TM 5-3825-270-23&P
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ADJUSTMENT - Continued
1
5, 6
4
Figure 2. Alternator Belt Adjustment.
3.
Position pry bar between engine (Figure 3, Item 8) and alternator (Figure 3, Item 1).
3
PRYBAR 1 7
9
8
10
5, 6
Figure 3. Alternator Belt Adjustment.
4.
Apply moderate pressure to alternator (Figure 3, Item 1) with pry bar, removing slack from belt (Figure 3, Item
9).
5.
While maintaining pressure, and with the aid of an assistant, tighten screw (Figure 3, Item 3), screw (Figure
3, Item 5) and nut (Figure 3, Item 6).
6.
Check belt deflection by pressing down in the center of belt (Figure 3, Item 9) halfway between alternator pulley
(Figure 3, Item 7) and coolant pump pulley (Figure 3, Item 10) with a specified force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf).
Belt tension should be between 10 and 12 mm.
7.
If belt adjustment does not meet these specifications, repeat Steps (1) through (6).
END OF TASK
