Repair Procedures: Installation

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Install the drive belt (A).

Fig 1: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
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Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque

12mm (0.47in) bolt:

19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

14mm (0.55in) bolt:

29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt
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Connect the battery negative terminal.