TM 5-3895-373-20C. ADJUST.1.CHECK FAN BELT TENSION.a.Install tension meter on fan belt (7) midwaybetween alternator pulley (8) and water pumppulley (10).b.Push down on tension meter plunger and readdial indicator. Tension should be 10 lb (45 N)nominal.c.Hold self-locking hex nut (4) and tighten pivotbolt (5) to 20 lb-ft (27 N•m). Recheck tension onfan belt (7). If necessary, readjust fan belttension per step C.2.2.ADJUST FAN BELT TENSION.a.Loosen adjustment screw (3), hold self-lockinghex nut (4), and loosen pivot bolt (5).b.Loosen hex head cap screw (1) to allow formovement of belt adjusting arm (2).c.Using wedge block and pry bar, readjust positionof alternator (6). When tension feels right,maintain pressure and tighten adjustment screw(3) to 20 lb-ft (27 N•m).d.Tighten hex head cap screw (1) to 14 lb-ft (19N•m).e.Check fan belt tension per step C.1.f.Repeat steps a through d until tension meterindicates 10 lb (45 N).g.Hold self-locking hex nut (4) and tighten pivotbolt (5) to 20 lb-ft (27 N•m). Remove pry bar andwedge block.NOTEFOLLOW-ON-TASK:Close front top left access door per TM 5-3895-373-10.END OF TASK6-21(6-22 blank)
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