ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 1: Check the accessory belt tension by pressing and measuring the amount of deflection

Fig. 2: Check the belt tension on 1.8L and 2.7L engines at the appropriate arrowed area, based on the number of pulleys

Fig. 3: Loosen the retaining and bracket bolt, and move the alternator to adjust the belt tension — 1.2L, 1.8L and 2.7L engines

Fig. 4: Use a suitable prytool to tension the belt while tightening the bolt — 1.6L engine shown

Loosen the alternator mounting bolts.
Move the alternator to increase the tension, or decrease to reduce the belt tension.
Tighten the alternator mounting bolts.

Fig. 5: Loosen and remove the belt cover retainer bolts — 2.2L, 2.5L and 3.3L engines

Fig. 6: Lift the belt cover off and place aside

Fig. 7: Loosen the belt adjuster bolt

Fig. 8: Loosen the adjuster bolt's lower clamp retainer bolt

Fig. 9: Remove the belts from the pulleys

Remove the drive belt cover over the belt by removing the retaining bolts at both ends of the bracket.
Loosen the locknut and adjust the slider bolt to obtain the correct belt tension.
Tighten the locknut.
When complete, install the drive belt cover.

Fig. 10: Loosen the lockbolt below the belt and next to the pulley, then adjust the idler pulley to correct the belt tension

Fig. 11: Loosen the locknut and lockbolt, and rotate the pulley to adjust the belt tension

Loosen both the lockbolt and locknut on the slider bracket.
Adjust the slider pulley forward or backwards to obtain the correct belt tension.
Tighten the lockbolt.