The alternator cummerbund on late-model Toyotas, enjoy the Camry, Avalon and Solara pace the alternator, inundate pump, dynamism steering pump and the A/C compressor.
Instructions
1. Loosen the alternator mounting bolt located on the top of the alternator and the axle bolt located below the alternator. Utilize a socket and ratchet.
The specialized duration for the sash is "serpentine cestuses." Toyota installed a tensioner pulley to care for tension on the cestuses. On the contrary, over future, the cummerbund stretches to a aim where the tensioner pulley cannot compensate and you eventually hear the zone squealing since it is loose on the pulleys. You can repair the girth by adjusting the alternator to hire some of the slack elsewhere of the cestuses.
Cause not remove the bolts, blameless loosen them. This loosens the alternator on the alternator mounting bracket.
2. Place a pry bar between the alternator mounting bracket and the bottom of the alternator casing.
3. Push down on the handle of the pry bar. This pushes the alternator upward on the pivot bolt and creates tension on the alternator belt. Push down hard enough to raise the level of the alternator by 2 inches. By raising the alternator 2 inches, you create enough tension to pull the tensioner pulley forward. This gives you maximum life out of your belt.
4. Tighten both the alternator mounting bolt and the pivot bolt while you are pushing down on the pry bar.
