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 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 the Renault Logan.

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 on your own.

About the resource

The manufacturer claims that the car "RenaultLogan "replacement of a generator belt should be made not later, than through 60 thousand 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 delamination of the sides indicates that the car needs a generator belt replacement. "Renault Logan" 1.4 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, you probably got a defective item. Original products are designed for the entire life. 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 due to the crankshaft oil seals.

If during the test you found a frayededge, 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 cohesion with 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, if a deformation orcracks, the car needs a generator belt replacement. "Renault Logan" 1.6 has a slightly different installation scheme, because there is a power amplifier and air conditioner. 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 can be found1.6-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 by a key 13. After that, the bracket and the body of the regulator generator are fixed. Then, the ring and the power-steering gear 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 twothe bolt fixing the tension roller. 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.

Additionally, you should check the status of bothpulleys. 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.

Replacing the alternator belt on a car without a power steering and air conditioner

Let's look at how this is donecar "Renault Logan" replacement of a generator belt. 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 that 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? We will describe this below.

We stretch the belt with our own hands

This procedure has some differences on thecars with different trim levels. Also note that on the "Logans" with air conditioning, the adjustment is automatic. 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 done 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 lower screw twists in the last turn.

Conclusion

So, we figured out how to make a car"Renault Logan" generator belt replacement with air conditioning and without. As you can see, the procedure is not complicated and even for beginners. We hope this instruction helped you in solving this issue.