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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.

    (Refer to "DRIVE BELT TENSION MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ")

    Alternator Installation Bolt: 

    [12 mm (0.47 in) bolt]

    19.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    [14 mm (0.55 in) bolt]

    29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)