Volvo Penta — Drive belts, adjusting and replacing
Maintenance · Alternator / coolant-fuel pump drive belts (26341)
From a Volvo Penta service manual covering: TAD530GE, TAD531GE, TAD532GE, TAD722GE, TAD730G, TAD732GE, TAD733GE, TD520GE, TD720GE, tAd731GE. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Volvo Penta TAD530GE, Volvo Penta TAD531GE, Volvo Penta TAD532GE, Volvo Penta TAD722GE, Volvo Penta TAD730G, Volvo Penta TAD732GE, Volvo Penta TAD733GE, Volvo Penta TD520GE, Volvo Penta TD720GE, Volvo Penta tAd731GE
Before you start
- Do not over-tighten the belt, as it might damage the bearing in the fuel pump.
- Replace the drive belt guard.
Procedure
- Only check, tension or change the drive belt when the engine is stopped.
- Replace drive belts that are oily, worn or damaged.
- Coolant/fuel pump: loosen screws 1 and 2.
- Push the fuel pump (3) in direction A until correct belt tension.
- Retighten screws 1 and 2.
- Alternator: loosen screws 1, 2 and 3.
- Push the alternator in the direction of the arrow until correct belt tension.
- Retighten screws 1, 2 and 3; replace the drive belt guard.
Specs & values
- Belt tension correct when pressed down 10 mm (0.4") between the pulleys
Source: Volvo Penta 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.