Belt replacement generator

Belt replacement generator - it's not complicated. Change belt generator can even novice motorist. This is a great opportunity for someone not versed in cars, a car to explore the device and learn how to operate its mechanisms, as an example of this simple device.

Before you change the belt of the generator, make sure that the belt generator came in improper condition. The main symptom of problems with the belt of the generator is a characteristic whistle, appearing at a load at the Electric Vehicle (when the headlamps, high beam, radio). In addition, the car can catch fire indicator that indicates a problem with the belt of the generator. This may indicate either worn on the belt of the generator, or of its weak tension.
Girdle of the generator is usually located under the hood on the left side of the motor, when facing the car. Before we inspect the belt of the generator, turn off the engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the negative cable from the car battery. Then, you must visually inspect the belt for signs of wear, such as tears, cracks, loss of elasticity and elongation. If visual problems with the belt is not detected, ie belt does not look worn, you should check the tension. Quite a common problem with the belt of the generator - it weakened the belt tension.
Before changing the old, broken-down strap the generator to buy exactly the same new belt. To change the belt of the generator, you must first loosen the tension, which will help remove the old belt. Using a key to the nut bolt tensioner. To do this, first of all, deal, where the tensioner and how it works. Mechanism of tension can be represented as a tension bolt, or slats in the shape of a semicircle, depending on vehicle model.
Before removing the old belt generator, learn how he is and what clings. New belt generator will need to install exactly the same sequence. You can write or draw a rough diagram, not to forget the location of the belt.
If your car is controlled by the tension of the bolt, then you need to choose the right size wrench and turn it into one or the other way. Unlike the other bolts, the bolt does not need to twist completely. When turning the bolt belt generator should diminish. Continue turning until the bolt until the belt is not weakened so that it can be easily removed.
Compare old and new belts generator to make sure that they are the same. New belt generator need to install the same way as the old one, otherwise it may damage the car. For belt tension bolt must be turned in the opposite direction. The manual for your car should read the optimum belt tension generator. It should not be tight.
After installing the belt, make sure you do not forget a wrench in the car and attach the negative wire back to the battery. Then start engine and allow the maximum load on the electrics, ie including the high beam headlights, radio, heating, little pogazuyte. If you hear the whistle, then you need to increase belt tension, as the belt is tightened strongly enough.