Tension Adjustment Of The Generator Drive Belt (Dohc); Deflection Adjustment Of Power Steering Oil Pump Drive Belt (Dohc); Adjusting Of The Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt (Dohc) - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

ENGINE <DOHC>
Lock bolt
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TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE GENERATOR DRIVE
BELT
Caution
1. Before checking, turn the engine one time or more.
2. If the belt tension is too strong, it is possible that the
generator or water pump bearing is damaged. If the
belt tension is too weak, however, sounds of its slip-
ping will be heard, and the belt's service life will be
reduced.
Loosen the generator pivot nut
Loosen the lock bolt of the belt tension adjuster.
2.
3. Using the adjustment bolt, adjust the belt tension to
specified.
4. Tighten the lock bolt.
5. Tighten the generator pivot nut.
6. Check the deflection or the tension of the belt; readjust if
necessary.
NOTE
Even for a new belt, the adjustment value for a used belt
should be used to make the adjustment if the belt has been
used for as long as five minutes or more.
DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENT OF POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP DRIVE BELT
1. Loosen power steering oil pump fixing bolt.
2. Move power steering pump, tension belt moderately and
adjust deflection.
3. Tighten fixing bolts.
4. Run the engine one time or more.
5. Check the belt deflection. Readjust, if necessary.
TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
2. Adjust belt deflection with adjusting bolt B.
3. Tighten fixing bolt A.
4. Run the engine one time or more.
5. Check the belt tension. Readjust, if necessary.
NOTE
Even for a new belt, the adjustment value for a used belt
should be used to make the adjustment if the belt has been
used for as long as five minutes or more.