Service Manual
5-31Z Master Z597 Diesel Service Manual
5
Tensioning the Alternator Belt
1. Place a wood tool handle between the alternator and
cylinder block to use as a lever (Fig. 329).
Fig 329 DSC-2585
2. Adjust the alternator to the outside until there is
3/8 to 1/2 inch (10 to 13mm) deection in the belt
between the engine and the alternator (Fig. 328).
3. Tighten the alternator bolts.
4. Check the deection in the belt again and adjust the
belt if needed (Fig. 330).
Fig 331 DSC-2587
5. If the deection is correct, torque the upper bolt to
170 in-lbs. (19 Nm) and the bottom bolt to 40 ft-lbs.
(54 Nm) (Fig. 331).
Fig 330 DSC-2586
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6. Install the pump drive belt; refer to Replacing the
Traction Pump Drive Belt, page 4-31.
7. Install the front engine panel (Fig. 332).
Fig 332 DSC-2071