SAFARI

ENGINE

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Fig. 1

Fig. 3

1 2

B) ALTERNATOR

REMOVAL

1 Disconnect cable from terminals on the alternator

making note of the terminal designations and

colour of the connecting cable so that they can

be reconnected in the same position.

2 Loosen alternator mounting screws and adjusting

lever. Swivel the alternator towards engine and

remove poly ‘V’ belt from the alternator pulley. Fig. 1.

3 Unscrew mounting bolts of alternator and remove

it.

INSTALLATION

1 Install alternator in the reverse order of removal.

2 Adjust belt tension such that centre of the vertical

portion of the belt should yield by about

9 to10 mm under thumb pressure. Fig. 2 & 3.

3 Tighten mounting bolts firmly over spring

washers.

NOTE

Testing and major overhaul of alternator is

detailed in Electrical Group.

Fig. 2

1. LOCK NUT

2. ADJUSTING NUT