TM 5-4320-300-144-20. ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarks4.Alternator Support alternator and remove upper andNotify directlower alternator adjustment bolts, nuts, andsupport main-washers. Remove alternator and set hardwaretenance.aside. If replacement alternator is suppliedwith mounting hardware; discard old hard-ware. Remove bracket from alternator andset hardware aside.INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT5.AlternatorInstall onto replacement alternator andbrackettighten securely.6.AlternatorSupport alternator and install upper andlower mounting bolts, nuts, and washers.Tighten hand tight. Swing alternator up-ward and install drive belts.7.Drive beltsPull alternator away from engine just enoughto permit belt adjustment, then tighten upperand lower alternator adjustment boltssecurely.8.Drive beltDepress each belt in turn midpoint betweentensionpulleys. Belts should deflect 1/2-3/4 inch(12.7-19 mm). If belt tension is incorrect,loosen adjustment belts slightly and pullalternator away from engine to tightenbelts, or push it toward engine slightly toloosen. Retighten bolts.9.Alternator Reconnect.connectingwires4-103
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