Perkins 1106 — Alternator Belt - Remove and Install
Maintenance
For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins service manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1106, Perkins 1106D engine
Before you start
- Mark direction of rotation if the belt will be reused
Procedure
- Remove fan guards if installed.
- Install square drive tool into tensioner hole; turn clockwise from front of engine.
- Insert locking pin into hole (Y); release pressure on square drive tool.
- Remove alternator belt.
- Turn square drive tool clockwise; release pressure on locking pin; remove pin.
- Release pressure on square drive tool and remove it.
- On installation, install tensioner to bracket if removed; tighten bolt to 45 ± 5 N·m.
- Turn square drive tool clockwise; insert locking pin; release pressure.
- Install alternator belt centered on pulley; ribs located in all pulley ribs.
- Turn square drive tool clockwise; release locking pin; remove pin.
- Release pressure on square drive tool until belt is tensioned; remove tool.
- Install fan guards if installed.
Tools required
- Locking Pin (Ø 8mm by 85 mm) Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 45 ± 5 N·m (33 ± 3 lb ft) tensioner bolt
Full service-parts list: Perkins 1106 →, Perkins 1106D engine →
Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.