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1. Clean all parts IAW Mechanical General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0539).
2. Remove alternator belt. Refer to Alternator Belt Removal in this work package.
3. Inspect alternator belt (Figure 8, Item 1) for stretching, damage, glazing, or wear.
a. Replace alternator belt if stretched, damaged, glazed, or worn.
b. Inspect alternator belt for cracks. Replace alternator belt if there are more than four cracks per inch
(25.4 mm).
4. Rotate alternator belt tensioner (Figure 8, Item 4), and slowly release tension.
a. If alternator belt tensioner binds or sticks, replace alternator belt tensioner. Refer to Alternator Belt
Tensioner Replacement in this work package.
b. Rotate alternator belt tensioner pulley (Figure 8, Item 5) by hand, and listen for noisy or worn bearings.
Replace alternator belt tensioner if noisy or worn bearings are present.
5. Inspect alternator belt drive pulley (Figure 8, Item 3) for damage before replacing alternator belt. If alternator
belt drive pulley is damaged, replace alternator belt drive pulley. Refer to WP 0196.
6. Inspect alternator belt idler pulleys (Figure 8, Items 2 and 6) for damage before replacing alternator belt. If
alternator belt idler pulleys are damaged, replace alternator belt drive pulleys.
7. Rotate alternator belt idler pulleys (Figure 8, Items 2 and 6) by hand, and listen for noisy or worn bearings.
Replace alternator belt idler pulleys if noisy or worn bearings are present.
8. Remove debris from grooves of pulleys (Figure 8, Items 2 and 3) before replacing alternator belt.
Figure 8. Alternator Belt Inspection.
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