How to change the generator belt

The replacement of the generator belt is recommended after 45-60 thousand km of mileage. If there are cracks on it - this is also a sign that the service life came to an end. The procedure for replacing the generator belt is quite simple, even a beginner motorist will cope with it. It will just be a great opportunity to get acquainted with the car. The situation is complicated if the power steering is installed.

First of all, you need to know what this belt looks like, and find where it is. It is usually located ahead, on the left side of the motor. Also, you first need to make sure that the reason for the breakdown or bad work of the car is in the generator belt. You can hear a characteristic whistle when the load on the electric car is being loaded. In some machines, a special indicator lights up, signaling about wear or weak tension of this particular spare part. Cracks may appear on the generator belt - in this case, it also requires replacement.

If it was revealed that the problem in this spare part is to replace it. The negative mass of the battery mass is disconnected and the broken part is examined.

Detected a breakdown - do not hurry to remove the belt: first draw a scheme for yourself - through which videos it passes, how attached. Then loosen the tension, turning the bolt slightly, but do not twist it completely. After that, remove the old one and install a new belt according to the scheme.

Do not forget to look into the instructions for the car, see which the detail tension is optimal. Adjust the belt. And do not forget to connect the wire to the battery.

Some craftsmen, hitting the situation when the new item is nowhere to take, use the ladies' tights instead. They say for a while holds. Believe in this or not to believe - to solve you. On the road happens anything. It is better to have a spare belt of the generator constantly, because it is not so expensive.