The generator plays one of the main functions in the operation of the engine, and a break in the strap can sadly affect the operation of the car as a whole. Therefore, it is necessary to replace this element when it has not yet broken during movement. In the article you will find out why you need a Kalina 8 cl generator belt, its size and how to replace the strap.
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What is it needed for?
As mentioned above, any vehicle is equipped with such important device like a generator. If it fails, the functioning of the car will be impossible. Therefore, the performance of all elements of the device must be given special attention, whether it is a Lada Kalina with 16 or 8 cells. engine, with or without air conditioning. What is the component size? How is the roller strap adjusted and replaced? How to tighten? You can find out the answers to these questions in the article.
Car Lada Kalina tuning
Before answering the questions of interest to the owners of Lad Kalin, you should understand what this component is for. Not every motorist knows what role he plays in the functioning of a car.
V modern cars this belt is the only element that allows you to transfer the rotation of the crankshaft to the generator. When the crankshaft transmits rotation to the pulley of the device, energy appears in the car's electrical network, thanks to which all electrical equipment operates.
When is it time to change?
On Lada Kalina machines, the manufacturer does not regulate the replacement of this part. However, its failure is a common problem. In particular, we are talking about Lada Kalina cars. This applies to both 16-cell and 8-cell engines.
It looks like a deformed element of the Kalina generator with an 8-cell internal combustion engine Therefore, consider the signs that indicate that the belt may fail in the near future:
- Whistle when driving. As a rule, this whistle appears when a load begins on the electrical devices of the transport. For example, if you started the car, and when you press the gas from engine compartment a loud whistle is heard, this indicates that the strap is loose. In this case, it must be tightened with a tensioner or replaced.
- Cracked strap. If you open the hood, look at the belt and see cracks on it, then know that it's time to change the element. Neither tension nor roller adjustment will help here. The component can be tightened, but it won't last long. The only way out is replacement.
- Deformation. As in the previous case, neither tightening with the tensioner, nor adjusting the rollers will give much effect. You just need to change the element.
- Engine noise. If the element has already worked out its service life, then this can be understood by the noise that appears during the operation of the motor. For example, some Lad Kalin car owners record loud knocks and even blows when the engine is running.
Disassembled knot: this is what the strap on the shafts looks like If the vehicle is equipped with a generator sensor that determines its performance, then it will be easier to identify the malfunction. For example, if you hear a whistle from under the hood, and at this time an indicator on the sensor lights up, then you need to pay attention to the strap. This suggests that the belt needs to be tightened, since it may be in a weakly tensioned state, or that its service life has been exhausted.
One way or another, if the slippage cannot be eliminated by adjusting the belt or rollers, it must be replaced.
How to change the belt yourself
If you have ever faced the need to replace a belt on a 16-cl or 8-cl engine, then this procedure will not take much time. If you come across this for the first time and have never heard of a generator before, we recommend that you seek help from specialists. Do not forget that one incorrectly performed action can lead to irreversible consequences. That's why this instruction will help everyone who decided to start changing the belt for the first time.
Required tools
Of course, any renovation work start with the preparation of the necessary tools. To replace the strap on an 8- or 16-clutch Lada Kalina motor, prepare:
- open-end wrench size "19";
- spanner wrench for "8";
- wrench on "13";
- new alternator belt.
Stages of work
If you have prepared everything that may be required in the process, then you can proceed to the replacement work. So let's get started:
- Turn off the engine and open the hood of the Lada Kalina.
- The alternator belt can be found on the left side of the engine compartment. If you do not know where it is, then start the engine and look in engine compartment... The strap will rotate on casters and you will see it.
- Once you find the location of the element, take a wrench and loosen the screw that secures the adjusting rod. Immediately try to feel how tight the belt is. This is necessary so that you understand how to set the tensioner after installing the element.
- When the nut is loosened, take the “8” box wrench and tighten the adjusting rod. When you start turning it clockwise, the tension on the alternator belt on the rollers will be released. Twist the stem almost to the end.
- This will loosen the roller strap tensioner. If the tensioner is already loose, you can unscrew the lower mount of the device. To do this, use the key to "13".
- It is necessary to move the adjusting rod up. When the rod is retracted, the strap can be removed, but first remove it from the shaft of the device.
- When part of the belt has been removed from the pulley assembly, remove it completely from crankshaft.
- Pull out the element and visually diagnose it. If the strap is cracked, you will see other signs of deformation, for example, the shape has been changed, then it must be replaced. Install the new component in place of the old one, assembling everything in reverse order.
- When the installation of the element is complete, it is necessary to check the tension on the rollers. You need to adjust the tension using the appropriate rod. The element should not be too loose as it will regularly bounce off while riding. But it should not be overly tense either.
- Start the engine and warm up the car to 50 degrees. Then turn off the engine and check again how tight the element is. If weakened, then tighten.
For a long time there were no topics in the blog about Kalina's electrical equipment and today I decided to demonstrate such a procedure as replacing the alternator belt on my own. This work is done easily and simply, and does not require special skills and knowledge, and a minimum of tools can be dispensed with. What exactly will be needed to complete this repair, I give a list below:
- Key for 19
- Head for 8 with ratchet or regular open-end, cap
- Key for 13
Detailed instructions for changing the belt
So, first of all, you will need to loosen the large locking nut on the tensioner rod by making a couple of turns, clearly shown below:
And after that, it is necessary to loosen the tension of the alternator belt by twisting the rod itself clockwise, thereby loosening the belt. It is convenient to do this with a ratchet, approximately as shown in the following photo:
We twist until the stem looses and dangles freely. Then we unscrew its fastening bolt from below, see the picture in more detail:
And after taking out the bolt with the bushing and washer, lift the tensioner top and put it in approximately the same way as I did so that it does not interfere with the replacement in the future.
Now the belt is loosened enough and there are no more obstacles to removing it. First, we release it from the generator pulley, applying a little effort:
And after that we remove it from the crankshaft pulley:
When everything is ready, we take it out of there, turning it slightly to the side so that it does not cling to anything in order to avoid damage:
If, when inspecting the belt, it was found to be damaged and severely worn, then it will need to be replaced with a new one. The price of this part of the Lada Kalina is inexpensive and is about 300 rubles, so the pocket does not really pull. The installation is carried out in the reverse order and do not forget to adjust the tension to the required level. I will write about the adjustment in the next article today, if there is time, but I think that there is nothing difficult to understand, since everything is done in literally five minutes with two keys in hand. Later I will throw off the link here to the post, so that they do not search for a long time.
Replacing the alternator belt
Cars domestic production were and remain popular with motorists. Therefore, topical issues related to spare parts and their replacement in case of wear and tear and breakdown require detailed consideration and study. One of these spare parts is the Kalina alternator belt. Usually it is changed every 30-60 thousand km of the car's run.
A car generator is a device that recharges the battery and maintains the voltage necessary for the functioning of the system. After the engine is wound up, the battery partially consumes its charge, but due to the operation of the engine, the energy is returned by transferring it through the generator.
It is noted that the professionalism of the driver directly affects the power of the generator. Also, in the process of converting mechanical energy received from the motor into electrical energy by the generator, the work of all is ensured electronic devices car.
Kalina has a lot of devices and systems for which electrical energy is needed. It is required to turn on the ignition system, the headlights of both low and high beam, to be able to use air conditioning, which is indispensable in the warm season, and, of course, to maintain the battery charge at the required level.
Choosing a new alternator belt for Kalina
Branded belts are more reliable
After the car has traveled a certain mileage, it is required to replace the timing belt. Before proceeding with the replacement, you need to select and purchase a part that must meet all standards to ensure comfortable operation during the specified period.
Due to the nuances of the structure of the drive system, there is a direct dependence of the tension and size of the belt on whether an air conditioner is installed in the car. If available, the length of the belt should be more than 1 m, and if not, only 88 cm.
Depending on the year of manufacture, Kalina has various changes in the design of the drive system, therefore, on models of the early period, the timing belt should have a length of 82 cm.
Removing the alternator belt
To carry out work on replacing the belt, you will need to assemble the following set of tools:
- heads 8 and 13;
- standard keys for 13 and 19;
- grease and penetrating grease for processing parts of the mechanism during assembly;
- tension roller (if, during diagnostics, it is found necessary to replace it);
- a new timing belt of the corresponding model and length.
It is necessary to understand that when carrying out the replacement with your own hand, you will have to spend a lot of time on the preparatory work associated with the removal of elements that prevent access to the Kalina generator:
- remove protection;
- remove the wheel using a wheel wrench;
- remove the fender liner;
- remove the ICE pillow.
The work should be carried out in a pit, as free access to all parts of the machine is required. After the preparatory work proceed directly to replacing the timing belt on an 8-valve engine.
Using an 8 wrench equipped with a ratchet, the large lock nut located on the tensioner rod is loosened. In the absence of a ratchet, a ring or standard wrench for 8 will do. Further actions are performed in the following order:
- remove one or two terminals from the car battery in order to de-energize the system;
- dismantle the washer (fluid reservoir);
- remove the generator cover by unbending the fixing mustache and spreading them in different directions;
- remove the washer from the timing belt and remove the drive belt;
- using a wrench, loosen the timing belt, which is fixed with nuts, and reduce the tension level;
- carry out work to relieve tension;
- remove the protection, and then the belt itself;
- if necessary, remove the roller to replace it, for which you will first need to remove the plug;
- in reverse order, starting with the roller, install new spare parts and fix them with bolts and retaining elements.
After installing the timing belt, it is necessary to test its tension and, if necessary, adjust.
Alternator belt tensioner
If there is no self-confidence and there is no assistant, it is better to visit the station Maintenance where professional craftsmen will do the job correctly and several times faster.
Timing Belt Tensioning Process
To determine the tension, you must forcefully press the timing belt with your hand. It is advisable to use a special tool that can be purchased at any automotive store. Under the influence of force, the belt should bend no more than 8-10 mm down.
No deflection indicates excessive tension, which is a deflection and requires adjustment. If the tension is not strong enough, during the operation of the mechanism, the so-called sliding on the pulleys will be observed. This process is dangerous for the battery, as the latter does not receive the necessary electrical energy, as a result of which it is not fully or partially recharged. As a result, the battery deteriorates and breaks down quickly.
If, when the belt is tensioned, an increase in the load is observed during the operation of the machine with or without air conditioning, then the tension roller and the bearings interacting with the generator lose their functionality earlier.
Mark for correct belt tension
If a tension mismatch is found, a series of manipulations should be performed to correct the situation. In order to release the tension, it is necessary, using a special adjustment pin, to rotate clockwise until the required tension level is obtained. In the course of work, you need to check the tension with a special device. To increase the tension, the adjustment pin should be turned in reverse side while also monitoring changes.
Using a simple technique that requires a minimum number of tools, the tension is adjusted, after which the Kalina will be operated without breakdowns until the next scheduled replacement of the timing belt.
I think that many car owners have encountered such a problem when the alternator belt whistles. This occurs due to the weakening of the tensioner, it is especially clearly detected in wet weather, when a not very pleasant whistle appears from under the hood. The tension is quite simple and does not take much time, and very little tool is required:
- An 8-ring wrench or open-end wrench, or a ratchet head - will also do.
- Key for 19
Adjusting the alternator belt on Kalina
The first thing we need to do is loosen the tensioner rod lock nut by unscrewing it slightly counterclockwise:
And then we unscrew the tensioner rod, and thereby the belt will be tightened. So that you do not have to apply a lot of effort during tension, you need to press on the tensioner housing with your hand and at this time unscrew, as shown in the photo below:
After tightening the belt, tighten the lock nut and check for more whistling whistles while the engine is running. To make sure of this, it is necessary to turn on as many electrical appliances as possible on the running engine: high beam, the stove on high revs, rear heating glass, etc. If the belt does not whistle after completing this procedure, then it is tensioned normally.
But it should also be borne in mind that the hauling will also not benefit the device. Firstly, the belt itself will wear out. Secondly, the bearing will not withstand a heavy load, it will hum and even jam for a fairly short period of time. Once on the last car there was a sad experience, I pulled it too tight and after a week of driving the bearing went under a replacement. So don't overdo it when performing this type of service with your Kalina.
If it is necessary, on the contrary, to loosen, then it will be necessary to twist the stem clockwise. Then tighten the lock nut. That seems to be all the recommendations that you need to know when performing this simple procedure. If you have any questions or have comments on the material prepared by me, we unsubscribe in the comments.
After three years of operation and a run of almost 50,000 km, I decided to look at the alternator belt and found several cracks on it, which were on the scars. In total, there were about 7 such injuries along the entire length of the belt, and it is possible that it would still go through so much, but I decided to replace it before the onset of cold weather, so that in case of something I would not toil later on the road.
The factory design provides for different lengths of standard gears, which depends on the configuration of the machine:
- without air conditioner - 882 mm;
- with air conditioning - 1018 mm.
The first VAZ 1118 models without air conditioning and tension roller equipped with poly-V-drive length 823 mm... Thus, one belt from the crankshaft pulley can be used not only for the alternator, but also for the air conditioning compressor. The roller pattern allows you to adjust the tension.
In the initial configuration, a company drive is installed on the Lada Kalina car Gates... As a replacement on the first models, it was possible to use Dayco 825... Here it should be borne in mind that elastic instances are marked with the symbol " Poly-V", In its absence - the product has a rigid structure.
Alternative drives for VAZ 1118 with air conditioning:
- Roulunds Rubber 6PK1015;
- Dayco 6PK1005;
- Bosch 6PK1015;
- Gates 6PK1019.
Alternative drives for VAZ 1118 without air conditioning:
- Bautler 6PK883;
- Dayko 6PK888;
- Finwhale BP6 883;
- Luzar LB 0118 1118-3701720 6PK 884;
- Roulunds Rubber 6PK884;
- BRT 882 mm (Balakovo plant).
Regulations for periodic inspection and replacement of the alternator belt on Kalina
Many new owners Vehicle either from prolonged joy, or out of ignorance, they remember the presence of a flexible connection under the hood only after the lamp on dashboard... In the technical documentation of the car, operational standards are indicated, after which the elements of the transmission of torque must be removed and new ones installed:
- tensioner roller after 60,000 km;
- belt after 30,000 km.
- cracks;
- scuffs;
- bundles;
- oiling;
- cuts.
The high-frequency whistle that appears when electrical consumers are turned on also indicates the need to replace the alternator belt on Kalina, or, at least, to adjust its tension.
Repair technology for the accessory drive system
Sequencing is similar for models with and without air conditioning and consists of the following points:
- Remove engine protection.
- Remove right wheel and wheel arch liner.
- Dismantle the expansion tank.
- Jack up the right side of the engine and unscrew the cushion.
- By tightening the tensioner mechanism pin, loosen the belt tension.
- Remove the drive from the roller and then from all the pulleys.
- Install a new part and reassemble in the reverse order.
- Adjust the tension.
It is advisable to carry out the work on the inspection pit in compliance with all safety measures. When changing the flexible connection, it is recommended to install a new tensioner pulley at the same time, but this already depends on the owner's desire and the condition of the unit.
Tension adjustment
After replacing the alternator belt on Kalina, "rough" alignment and then starting the engine, it is necessary to more accurately perform adjusting the drive tension... To do this, we perform the following operations:
- loosen the tensioner rod locknut;
- turn the adjusting pin with a key "8" until the result is achieved;
- tighten the lock nut.
When gradually tightening the belt, you can use a simple canter scale, which must be connected to the "8" wrench and tighten the pin counterclockwise until the reading is 2 kg. The setting is considered normal when, with a force of 10 kgf, in the area between the pulleys of the generator and the crankshaft, the deflection value will be in the range of 8-10 mm.
More "advanced" owners have devices of the TsNT-Belt type, the work of which is based on the recognition of the known acoustic characteristics of the driving devices.
Useful video tutorials on the topic
A video with a step-by-step operation will help you to analyze in detail all the nuances of replacement and tension adjustment
How to replace the alternator belt on Lada Kalina
How to tighten the belt
