Why must pulleys be aligned accurately?
When pulleys are not aligned properly, additional loads are induced. The aim of belt alignment is to align the grooves of the drive and driven pulleys so that the belts run with minimal wear. Proper alignment extends the service life of belts and bearings, reduces vibration and noise levels, and saves energy.
Why is my alternator belt loose?
There is one or multiple pulleys connected to the alternator and the belt keeps them wrapped around. This belt wears out over time, making it getting loose to the point of coming out of the pulley.
How to fit an auxiliary drive belt in a Ford Mondeo?
Release the tension from the multi-v belt, by attaching the correct tool (Ford T303676) to the captive nut on the back of the VKM 34032 tensioner. 2. Disconnect the battery and remove the alternator (two bolts need to be removed at the bottom of the alternator to do this). 3.
What kind of tool do I need to remove alternator on Mondeo?
Other Mondeos could need a hexagon shaped tool, not square. This tool fits square hole or hexagon shaped hole behind tensioner pulley. Pull to the left to remove pressure on the belt and lift the slack belt off alternator pulley ( Photos 7, 8 and 9 ).
How to easily remove the alternator and belt?
How To Easily Remove The Alternator And Belt ( Many Photos ) 1) Drive car up ramps ( I made ramps using 4 X 13 foot secondhand scaffold boards £5 each ). Disconnect battery negative connector. Jack up right hand side front of car off the ramp and support with axle stand. Remove front wheel and splash shield, 3 screws. ( Photo 1 ).
Where is the spring tensioner on a Mondeo?
You will soon see how the belt is routed. The spring tensioner has two brackets top and bottom bolted onto the engine block. The belt runs over and under the top bracket so is trapped. These serpentine belts only drive two units, the alternator and the A/C pump ( the water pump has a seperate belt ).
Release the tension from the multi-v belt, by attaching the correct tool (Ford T303676) to the captive nut on the back of the VKM 34032 tensioner. 2. Disconnect the battery and remove the alternator (two bolts need to be removed at the bottom of the alternator to do this). 3.
How much does it cost to replace alternator belt in Mondeo?
£80 including a new under tray is the answer, something flicked up and put a hole it before fouling the alternator belt. No sorry, Ford never put the 1.8TDCI engine in a Mondeo only a 2.0 or a 2.2, check Parker’s if you want.
How do you tighten the belt on an alternator?
Tighten the alternator bolts. With the serpentine or alternator belt safely seated on the alternator pulley, use the same wrench you used to loosen to the bolts to tighten them again. As you tighten the bolts, the alternator will stop tipping forward, which will increase the tension on the belt.
Where does the serpentine belt go on an alternator?
If you do not have a diagram on the vehicle or in your service manual laying out the direction your serpentine belt travels through the pulleys, take a picture of it with your phone to refer to when installing the new belt. A strictly alternator belt will likely only go around an alternator pulley and the crank pulley at the bottom of the engine.