Replacing the generator belt - even the beginner will cope

Is it worthwhile to engage in such repairs, which is connected with the generator belt? Of course, it's worth it if you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and want to understand the principle of the device itself. Replacing the generator belt is quite a simple thing, even those who have never repaired the car can cope with it.

The most accurate and correct indicator for repair is when the generator belt whistles . This sound usually begins to appear, when the car is fed a lot of energy, that is, you turn on the headlights or radio. On many machines, special sensors are installed, which indicate a malfunction.

Before starting work it is necessary to stop the supply of energy. To do this, disconnect the negative charge wire from the battery. Do not forget to muffle the car. Now we begin a thorough visual inspection of the generator belt. It is necessary to identify whether there are any cracks or tears on it, and also to check its elasticity. Often it happens that the problem is not in the wear of the belt, but in its tension - it can be too loosely stretched.

After you are convinced that the replacement of the generator belt is necessary, it is worth buying the same belt in the store. In order to remove the old, it needs to be weakened. On different brands of cars, this process takes place in different ways and with different details. This can be either a tension bolt or a rack, represented by a semicircle. Usually, all work is done using special keys. After the tension is weakened, clearly look at the location of the belt. In order not to get confused, you can draw a consistent diagram.

On vehicles that provide tension bolts, you need to select the correct key to loosen the belt. Then use it to turn the bolt one way or the other. Do not completely twist it. After selecting the desired direction of rotation, scroll the bolt until the belt becomes loose and you can easily remove it.

After the removal is completed and the alternator belt is almost replaced, make sure that the new and old belts are the same. If everything converges, then you can start installing a new belt. The most important thing is to follow a clear sequence, otherwise it can lead to a car breakdown. The belt is replaced by the tension of the bolt. Turn it in the opposite direction. Typically, the optimal tension is indicated in the machine's instruction manual. And still it is worth remembering that the belt should not be strongly stretched, because it can just tear.

After the replacement of the generator belt is made, it is necessary to check whether everything is correctly done. To do this, we connect the power to the battery by putting a negative wire on the terminal. Then turn on the ignition. Then we start and turn on almost all the devices that are in the car. We give the machine gas. It is possible to extinguish longer. If there is a whistle again after that, this means insufficient tension. Repeat the stretching procedure and again check the car in the same way.