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alternator drive belt?
loosen the alternator
To change the alternator on a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, first disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Remove the drive belt by loosening the tensioner and sliding it off the alternator. Disconnect the wiring harness and unbolt the alternator from its mount. Install the new alternator by reversing the steps, ensuring all connections are secure, and reattach the drive belt before reconnecting the battery.
What bolts to loosen to put alernator belt on and how to put it on when a/c belt is on.
To change the alternator drive belt on a Bobcat 853 you start by lifting the cab. With the cab up, you can see the back of the engine and alternator. Locate the belts spring tensioner and release the belt.
To replace the alternator on a 1996 Audi A4 Quattro, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the drive belt by loosening the tensioner, then unbolt the alternator from its mounting bracket. Disconnect the electrical connections from the alternator, install the new alternator, and reattach the electrical connections. Finally, reinstall the drive belt and reconnect the battery.
What belt? Drive belt is easy, just loose the 3 bolts on the alternator, pry the alternator forward, put the new belt on, pry the alternator back, and tighten the bolts. Power steering belt is much more difficult.
Remove the wiring harness from the back of your 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 alternator. Remove the belt from the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new alternator.
Yes, I know of no engine where the alternator is driven by the cam belt. The alternator is driven by a drive belt or serpentine belt.
Raise the hood and look for the drive belt. The drive belt powers the alternator.
No, the timing belt may drive the water pump but the alternator is driven by a drive belt or a serpentine belt. Of course if the timing belt breaks the engine will not run thus stopping the alternator from turning.
A drive belt will go around the pulley on the alternator . If you have a serpentine belt it will drive all the accessories attached to the engine . Alternator , power steering pump , air conditioning compressor etc .