Renault Logan: replacement of generator belt, causes and actions

In any car there is a generator. It serves to provide electricity to the entire system of the car. The generator is driven by means of a belt drive by rotating the crankshaft pulley. It is the belt that plays the key role here, because when it breaks, the connection between the generator and the pulley is lost. The machine no longer generates electric current. Therefore, it is so important to monitor its condition and change the element in time. In today's article, we'll look at how the replacement of the generator's belt is performed on a Renault Logan car.

An interesting fact: on a car without a working generator (that is, on one battery), you can drive about 100 kilometers. Therefore, if suddenly the problem of a broken belt caught you on the road, you have time to reach the repair site by yourself.

About the resource

The manufacturer states that the Renault Logan car should be replaced by a generator belt no later than 60,000 kilometers. This applies to both 8-and 16-valve engines. Thus it is recommended to check every 15 thousand the state of the drive element itself.

The presence of cracks or stratification of the sides indicates that the car needs a generator belt replacement. "Renault Logan" 1.4 is this or 1.6, it does not matter - the problem is the same for all models.

Causes

What is the reason for this phenomenon? If the generator's belt starts to crack before the set replacement time, most likely, you got a defective element. The original products are designed for the entire lifetime. Also, the presence of oil stains on it is unacceptable. This helps to change the properties of the rubber belt is not in the best direction. Subsequently, it may burst. The oil itself can get to the surface because of the crankshaft's crankshaft oil seals.

If, during the inspection, you have found frayed edges, this indicates an incorrect installation of the part. In case of improper stretching, the problem will be accompanied by a characteristic whistle. With a set of turns, this sound will be amplified. The whistle speaks of insufficient adhesion to the pulley, because of which the generator will not work at full capacity. Possible voltage drop in the vehicle's on-board network.

But in any case, when detecting deformation or cracks, the car needs a generator belt replacement. "Renault Logan" 1.6 has a slightly different scheme of installation, because there is a power-assisted and air-conditioned. These components are also driven by the crankshaft pulley. Below, we will look at how the replacement of the generator belt with and without air conditioner is performed on the Renault Logan.

Replacement by car with power steering and air conditioning

Most often with such options you can find 1,6-liter 16-valve version of the "Logan". So, let's look at how the generator belt is being replaced. "Renault Logan" is installed on a flat asphalt pavement. Then it is necessary to open the hood and turn off the bolt of the bearing rollers with a key 13. After that, the bracket and the generator generator housing are fixed. Further, the ring and the power-assisted drive are removed. The locksmith disassembles the tension roller. Note that this element also has its own resource (if it makes noise during rotation, replace it with a new one).

After that, you can safely remove the old belt. Before installing the new element, the roller bracket is carefully fixed and tightened. Further, the disassembled drive and the rings are assembled in the reverse order. It is important not to confuse the installation site of the belt on the pulley with those that are provided for the air conditioner and the GUR. The last two have 6 streams, while the generator node uses 5.

Manual for vehicles without power steering and with air conditioning

To remove the belt, you need to loosen the two tensioning roller locking bolts. Then you need to raise the bar up with the roller. After that, you can safely remove the belt. Experts recommend unscrewing the front left wheel and plastic protective cover to facilitate the installation procedure.

In addition, check the condition of both pulleys. The presence of dirt and dust particles on them is unacceptable. This can cause the belt to break up and then break off. Also, oil stains on the pulley are not permissible. In this case, the part is treated with a soft cloth with a degreaser. Install the mechanism in the reverse order.

Replacement of a generator belt on the car without GUR and conditioner

Let's consider how the replacement of the generator's belt is performed on such a Renault Logan. To do this, you need to leave the generator mounting bolt at the bottom. Also unscrew the upper bolt tensioner. Then the belt is pulled out. The new element is installed in the direction from the pulley crankshaft to the pulley of the generator. After this, you need to set the required tension. The manufacturer indicates a figure of 98 Nm or 10 kgf. Determining the level of tension without tools is easy enough. To do this, press the thumb on the different points of the belt (in the middle part between the pulleys and the roller).

The element should bend by 6-8 millimeters. If the belt bends more, it needs to be tightened. How to do it? This we will discuss below.

We stretch the belt with our own hands

This procedure has some differences on cars with different trim levels. Also note that on the "Logan" with air conditioning, the adjustment is performed automatically. If your car is not equipped with a climate system, stretch the belt manually as follows:

• In the packages 5K **** (serial number), loosen the two screws that secure the bracket. With the help of the adjusting element, return it to its place. After adjustment, the fixing bolts are tightened back. Work is carried out with a hexagonal wrench.
• The upper fixing screw is tightened in the 4PK *** packages. After checking the tension, it is loosened again if necessary. The bottom screw is twisted in the last turn.

Conclusion

So, we found out how the "Renault Logan" car is replaced with a generator belt with air conditioning and without. As you can see, the procedure is simple and even novice can do. We hope that this instruction helped you in resolving this issue.