MECHANICAL(H4DO) > V-belt
INSTALLATION
1. V-BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When reusing the V-belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
• Do not use the V-belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
• Be careful not to rub the V-belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.
• Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.

(A) | V-belt | (D) | V-belt tensioner ASSY | (G) | A/C compressor pulley |
(B) | Water pump pulley | (E) | Generator pulley | ||
(C) | Crank pulley | (F) | Idler pulley |
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

2. V-BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY AND IDLER PULLEY
1. Install the idler pulley to the chain cover.
NOTE:
When installing the idler pulley, be careful of the idler pulley cover direction.

(a) | Idler pulley cover | (b) | Protrusion (3 places) |
Tightening torque:
36 N·m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

2. Install the V-belt tensioner assembly onto the generator bracket.
NOTE:
When installing the V-belt tensioner assembly, insert the protrusion of V-belt tensioner assembly into the hole for preventing rotation at the generator bracket.

(A) | V-belt tensioner ASSY | (C) | Hole to prevent rotation | (D) | Protrusion portion |
(B) | Generator bracket |
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

3. Install the cap to the V-belt tensioner assembly.

4. Install the V-belts.
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