Which alternator belt on viburnum 8. Which alternator belt to choose? Technology of repair of the drive system of auxiliary units

25.09.2019

The domestic auto industry continues to progress - AvtoVAZ presented new generation Lada Kalina. The model is equipped with a Jatco automatic transmission and an improved ventilation and heating system. Representatives of the plant claim that the new car got rid of the problems associated with the electric power steering of the previous series.

This is all wonderful, but it was thanks to the first generation of the VAZ 1118 that repair techniques were worked out that could be very useful to owners of new cars. Let's say the procedure replacement poly V-belt generator on Kalina exactly the same for both models.

The specifics of the drive scheme on different modifications of Lada Kalina

The factory design provides for various lengths of standard gears, which depend on the configuration of the machine:

without air conditioning - 882 mm;
with air conditioning - 1018 mm.

The first VAZ 1118 models without an air conditioner and a tension roller are equipped with a poly-V drive length 823 mm. Thus, with one belt from the crankshaft pulley, not only the alternator, but also the air conditioning compressor can be used. The roller pattern allows you to adjust the tension.

In the stock configuration, the car is equipped with a drive from the company Gates. As a replacement on the first models, you can use Dayco 825. Here you need to take into account 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 6RK 884;
Roulunds Rubber 6PK884;
BRT 882 mm (factory Balakovo).

Regulations for periodic inspection and replacement of the alternator belt on Kalina

Many newly minted vehicle owners, either from prolonged joy or unknowingly, remember the presence of a flexible connection under the hood only after the lamp on the dashboard lights up. The technical documentation of the car indicates the operating standards, after which the torque transmission elements must be removed and new ones installed:

tensioner roller after 60,000 km;
belt after 30,000 km.

cracks;
abrasions;
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 adjust its tension.

Technology of repair of the drive system of auxiliary units

Sequencing similar for models with and without air conditioning and consists of the following items:

Remove the engine protection.
Remove the right wheel and fender liner.
Dismantle the expansion tank.
Jack up the right side of the engine and unscrew the pillow.
Twisting the pin of the tensioner mechanism, loosen the belt tension.
Remove the drive from the roller and then from all the pulleys.
Install new part and assemble in reverse order.
Perform tension adjustment.

It is desirable to carry out work on a viewing hole in compliance with all safety measures. When changing the flexible connection, it is recommended to install a new tensioner roller at the same time, but this already depends on the desire of the owner and the condition of the assembly.

Tension adjustment

After replacing the alternator belt on Kalina, "rough" adjustment and subsequent engine start, it is necessary to more accurately drive tension adjustment. To do this, we perform the following operations:

loosen the tensioner rod locknut;
turn the adjusting pin with the key to “8” until the result is achieved;
tighten the locknut.

With a gradual tightening of the belt, you can use a simple canter scale, which must be connected to the key at "8" and tighten the pin counterclockwise to a reading of 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 will be within 8-10 mm.

More "advanced" owners have CNT-Belt type devices, the operation of which is based on the recognition of known acoustic characteristics of drive devices.

Useful video tutorials on the topic

A step-by-step video will help you analyze in detail all the nuances of replacing and adjusting the tension

How to replace the alternator belt on Lada Kalina

How to tighten the belt

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 that were on the scars. In total, there were about 7 such damages 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 which case I would not toil later on the road.

The factory design provides for various lengths of standard gears, which depend on the configuration of the machine:

without air conditioning - 882 mm;
with air conditioning - 1018 mm.

In the initial configuration, the drive of the company is installed on the Lada Kalina car. Gates. As a replacement on the first models, you could use Dayco 825. Here you need to take into account 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 6RK 884;
Roulunds Rubber 6PK884;
BRT 882 mm (factory Balakovo).

Regulations for periodic inspection and replacement of the alternator belt on Kalina

tensioner roller after 60,000 km;
belt after 30,000 km.

cracks;
abrasions;
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 adjust its tension.

Technology of repair of the drive system of auxiliary units

Sequencing similar for models with and without air conditioning and consists of the following items:

Remove the engine protection.
Remove the right wheel and fender liner.
Dismantle the expansion tank.
Jack up the right side of the engine and unscrew the pillow.
Twisting the pin of the tensioner mechanism, loosen the belt tension.
Remove the drive from the roller and then from all the pulleys.
Install new part and assemble in reverse order.
Perform tension adjustment.

It is desirable to carry out work on a viewing hole in compliance with all safety measures. When changing the flexible connection, it is recommended to install a new tensioner roller at the same time, but this already depends on the desire of the owner and the condition of the assembly.

Tension adjustment

loosen the tensioner rod locknut;
turn the adjusting pin with the key to “8” until the result is achieved;
tighten the locknut.

More "advanced" owners have CNT-Belt type devices, the operation of which is based on the recognition of known acoustic characteristics of drive devices.

Useful video tutorials on the topic

A step-by-step video will help you analyze in detail all the nuances of replacing and adjusting the tension

How to replace the alternator belt on Lada Kalina

How to tighten the belt

During operation of the machine, the alternator drive belt wears out quickly. It is necessary to constantly monitor its condition, since the functioning of the entire car depends on the proper operation of this mechanism. The procedure for replacing the alternator belt on Kalina is not a labor-intensive operation and can be done by hand.

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When to change?

On VAZ Lada Kalina cars, a belt drive of auxiliary units is used. On cars with air conditioning, the service life of such a belt is no more than 30 thousand kilometers. On simple versions of cars, the strap can last longer, but most owners try to change it after the same 30 thousand kilometers traveled. For various reasons, the belt may fail earlier, so during the operation of the car it must be checked periodically. There should be no cracks on the working track, and delaminations on the outer part of the belt are unacceptable. In the presence of such defects, the strap is immediately changed. Another signal to replace this element is a whistle or other noise during the operation of the unit.

The process of replacing the belt on Kalina with air conditioning (sixteen valves) is a video from the user Alexander.

Belt and roller selection

Several types of belts are used on Lada Kalina cars.

The type of element depends on the engine model and its equipment:

Motor version without air conditioning and tensioner - belt length 823 mm. Gates (number 6PK823) is used as standard, but such a part is not supplied as a spare part. A slightly different strap is used for replacement - Gates 6PK823SF.
A variant of the unit with a belt tensioner, but without an air conditioner - 882-884 mm. Gates factory part (part number 6PK882). In addition to it, straps are often used - Finwhale BP6883, Dayco 6PK888 or the cheapest Balakovo belt BRT882.
Engine with air conditioning and belt tensioner (motor 11183) - 1018 mm. Standard element manufactured by Gates (number 6PK1018). Alternative options are Dayco 6PK1018 or Continental 6PK1015.
The Model 21127 16 valve engine with A/C and tensioner uses a 995mm belt. A Gates part (6PK995) is installed from the factory, and it is also used as a spare.

Sometimes when replacing a belt, it becomes necessary to install a new tensioner. It is the same for all motors, its article number is 2123–1041056.

How to change with your own hands?

The complexity of replacing the alternator belt on Kalina does not depend on the number of valves or additional units on the engine.

Replacement on 8 valve motors without tensioner

Replacing the belt on such an engine is the easiest, of the tools you only need a 13 mm wrench and a short flathead screwdriver. Since the tension is quite high in this drive scheme, only a Gates 6PK823SF or Dayco 825 six V-belt with the additional marking POLY-V should be used when changing. The rest of the straps are too hard, quickly collapse and disable the bearing on the generator shaft.

Stages of work

To complete the task, do the following:

Unscrew the bolt of the lower mounting of the generator by 2-3 turns.
Loosen the upper fastening nut, push the bolt out with a screwdriver and remove it completely.
Lower the generator down. The lug of the mechanism must pass through the gap between the radiator and the TV case.
Remove the old belt and replace it with a new one. If the strap does not slide easily over the pulleys, it can be gently tightened with a screwdriver.
Raise the alternator up while tightening the belt.
Insert the top fixing bolt and tighten the nut.
Tighten the lower fixing point bolt.
Check belt operation.

The repair process on such a motor is well shown in a video shot by the author Ilgiz Magafurov.

Replacement on 8 valve motors with tensioner

Here, the procedure for installing a new alternator belt is very different from that presented above.

Required Tools

To replace the alternator belt yourself, you will need at least the following tools:

a regular or ring wrench for nuts 13, 17 and 19 mm;
a head with a ratchet for nuts 8 mm, in its absence, an open-end or regular wrench of the same size will do;
screwdriver with a thin flat sting;
thin needle;
rags;
white spirit or gasoline, about 0.5 liters;
container and brush for washing;
SHRUS.

Stages of work

To adjust the degree of belt tension on Kalina motors, a mechanical tensioner is used, in contrast to the timing drive, which uses a hydraulic tensioner. When changing the element, it is recommended to carry out preventive maintenance of the roller, laying fresh grease there.

To perform the work you need to do the following:

Loosen roller bolt. The thread on it is reversed.
Pry off the plastic plug on the roller with a screwdriver and carefully remove it.
Unscrew the fixing nut on the tensioner rod a few turns.
Release the belt tension by turning the stem nut clockwise. The nut must be unscrewed until the rod begins to move freely in the seat.
Unscrew the side bolt of the rod end switch, located next to the tension roller.
Remove tensioner and set aside.
Proceed to dismantle the strap. The procedure must begin with the alternator pulley, while overcoming the slight resistance of the belt.
Remove the element from the crankshaft pulley and remove it completely.
Unscrew the roller bolt and remove it.
Using a needle, carefully pry off and remove the protective covers on the bearing. Wash the bearing with white spirit or gasoline.
Fill with fresh grease and install protective rubber caps.
Assemble all the parts and mount the roller in place. When assembling, it must be remembered that the sleeve is in the bearing from the side of the bracket.
Change the belt by installing it in reverse order - from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator pulley.
Install the tensioner and turn the nut counterclockwise to start tightening the belt. Tighten the nut until the resistance increases. A well-tensioned strap should bulge slightly when pressed by hand.
Tighten the nut holding the tensioner rod.
Check the operation of the mechanism, if a whistle occurs, tighten the strap.

Loosening 17mm left nut Removing the roller cover Disassembled tension roller Bearing with caps removed washed roller Assembly Reassembly Belt tension Tightening the control nut

Replacement on 16 valve motors

The difficulty of replacing the alternator drive belt on such Kalinas lies in the need to remove the front engine mount.

Required Tools

socket for hexagonal sprockets 11 mm or TORX E14;
two jacks;
head or key 17 mm;
ratchet head 8 mm.

Replacement process

In the process of performing work, you need to perform the following actions:

Raise the car on a jack and dismantle the right wheel, as well as the protective fender liner in the arch and the boot of the support.
Install a safety support under the bottom of the machine.
Remove the protective screen under the engine.
Raise the engine under the crankcase with a jack. A wooden stand must be placed between the lifting part of the jack and the engine oil sump.
Remove the two TORX E14 bolts securing the power unit support to the bracket. If the screws are tight, it is necessary to vary the position of the motor with a jack, achieving easy rotation.
Unscrew the three TORX E14 bolts securing the support to the side members of the car body.
Loosen the belt tension by unscrewing the fixing nut.
Turn the nut 8 mm clockwise until the belt is completely loosened. Then you need to remove the strap and thread a new element through the place of the removed support.
If necessary, you can replace the grease in the tension roller. The scheme is completely identical to that described above.
Tighten the belt by turning the nut 8 mm counterclockwise. The tension should be controlled by hand - the element should bend when pressed.
Fix the tension with a 19 mm nut.
Install all removed parts in reverse order.
Start the engine and check the operation of the drive. To do this, you need to load the belt as much as possible - turn on all consumers of electricity and the air conditioner.
If a whistle occurs during operation, it is necessary to tighten the strap. To do this, with the engine running, loosen the lock and carefully tighten the tensioner rod until the whistle disappears.
Tighten the lock nut.
If a whistle occurs during operation, the belt must be tightened further.

11.06.2018

The alternator belt on the Lada Kalina plays an important role in the operation of the engine. Without it, the generator will not be driven, which in turn is fraught with not charging the battery. If the battery is not charging, the car will not start.

Replacing the alternator belt: step by step instructions

First of all, to replace the generator belt of the 8-valve Lada Kalina, you will need a tool: an open-end wrench for 19, a wrench for 10, and a ring wrench for 8. Now you can go directly to the replacement process:

The tension moment should be strictly observed. Too little interference will not give normal speed to the generator, which will lead to a voltage drop in the on-board network. Too strong - will lead to "wedging" or breaking the belt.

Russian know-how, conventional market weights guard the alternator belt tightening force

Experts recommend changing the alternator belt on the 8-valve Kalina every 25 thousand km, but AVTOVAZ - every 30,000 km. But, it is worth considering that you need to check the condition of the belt constantly. Since failure can occur even after 10,000 km.

Gates belt - mileage 40,000 km, cracks are visible, nothing critical, but it is better to replace

The replacement of this element is not limited by the time frame, but is determined by the condition of the alternator belt. If you constantly examine the condition, then you can prevent a break and other negative consequences. At the same time, motorists recommend carrying a spare belt with you so that you can change it and go further at any time.

Belt selection, catalog number, price

Each belt in the car has its own service life and resource, and therefore requires periodic replacement. So what kind of alternator belt should be installed on the 8-valve Lada Kalina and how is it done?

Original part number and belt size:

It should be borne in mind that the tension roller comes off to replace the alternator belt, which wears out with it. When performing the replacement process, it must also be replaced.

When choosing a belt and a roller, a motorist faces a difficult task: the original or an analogue. Both of them are good. But what to do if you don’t have a belt with you when buying in a store?

Articles of the alternator belt for Kalina

Table of analogues of the alternator belt for the 8-valve Lada Kalina

All analogues of the belt proved to be quite good and won the trust of motorists.

Table of analogues of the alternator belt roller for the 8-valve Lada Kalina

Determination of malfunction and timing of replacement

Determining the malfunction of the alternator belt is quite simple. Consider the main indicators:

All these malfunctions indicate that it is time to replace the alternator belt on Kalina. Otherwise, it may break at the most inopportune moment.

Torn belt on one of Kalin

Video on adjusting the alternator belt after replacing it

A short video on the correct adjustment of the alternator belt on the Lada Kalina.

conclusions

Replacing the alternator belt and roller on the 8-valve Lada Kalina is very easy and simple. A wide range of choice of goods will find the consumer not every taste. At the same time, even analogues of original parts are of sufficiently high quality. Fault diagnosis is easy and within the power of any motorist.

May disturb an extraneous whistle. Having delved into the essence of the breakdown, it turns out that the cause is the alternator belt. You can try to solve this problem yourself, or you can visit a car service.

In any case, no matter which option you choose to solve this problem, you should still familiarize yourself with the generator belt drive device. Regardless of the brand of car, each unit has a generator. The transmission of rotation from the crankshaft to the generator shaft occurs with the help of a belt, which often causes breakdowns or malfunctions of the car. In order to accurately determine that the reason lies precisely in the belt, you first need to know what it is.

Getting to know the car alternator belt

Drivers who have been driving a car for more than a year have seen from personal experience that before leaving, they need to do a small technical inspection of special control zones. These include: technical fluids, fuels and lubricants, oil seals and anthers, as well as an alternator belt.

As noted above, the alternator belt is currently the only method of transmitting the rotation of the crankshaft to the generator, due to which electrical energy is generated for the vehicle to work.

The belt is an elastic tape closed in a circle, if damaged, the car stops its movement. This item is categorized as consumables. That is, it cannot be repaired, as, for example, but only replaced with a new one. Therefore, so that a breakdown does not catch us on the road, we need to familiarize ourselves in detail with how the belt works, how it needs to be serviced and replaced.

As we learned, the alternator belt is a fairly important element of the entire structure of the car. The main evaluation criteria are length and width, thickness, and profile. When the car is running, the belt receives a lot of stress. From this we can conclude that the belt must be very strong, but at the same time be elastic in order to ensure good contact with the rollers and pulleys. Manufacturers of these belts have worked hard on its device. The basis of the belt includes an elastic material, which is covered on the outside with a reinforcing multilayer fabric base.

Depending on the shape of the inner surface, there are three types of alternator belts, namely: wedge, multi-ribbed and toothed. The cross section of the V-belt is trapezoid-shaped, so that it can transmit a large load. But its peculiarity is that it is not designed for reverse bending, so it is used for transmission to one or more devices. The V-ribbed belt has the form of glued several V-belts, as a result of which it is somewhat wider. Timing belts have grooves on the inner surface, which provide higher transmission accuracy.

Alternator belt whine. What to do?

The whistle of the alternator belt is very easy to distinguish from other extraneous sounds.

This is a cutting sound that will be noticed not only by the driver and passengers, but also by ordinary passers-by. This sound is due to the slipping of the inside of the belt. And there are several reasons for this, including: belt wear, poor quality of the belt material, as well as ingress of fuels and lubricants and coolants onto a pulley or belt. Therefore, first you need to visually inspect the surface of the belt for wear, and only then make a decision to replace it.

First, you need to look at the following factors:

whether the integrity of the belt is broken;
what degree of tension does the belt have;
whether there are traces of foreign liquids on the belt or pulley;
whether there is a shift in the line where the two pulleys are located.

If no defects were found, it is worth replacing the alternator belt with a better one. Sometimes very stiff belts lose their effectiveness, which can cause whistling. A similar defect may be due to cold temperatures at which the belt becomes more rigid. But this factor passes as the car warms up.

Replacing or tensioning the alternator belt

As much as we would not like it, someday we will still have to replace the belt, because its wear increases every day, and eventually it will become unusable. For the owners of Kalina, this process will be very laborious, but if everything is done correctly, then everything will not be so difficult. Probably the biggest difficulty when replacing a belt is the small amount of engine compartment. Therefore, a good shutter speed will come in handy more than ever. But in addition, you will need some skills, the keys to 13,17 and 19.

In order to make it easier to repair the alternator belt, the car should be installed above the inspection hole or brought to the overpass. This is necessary as some places are easier to reach from below.

Replacing the alternator belt

Domestic cars have been and remain popular with motorists. Therefore, topical issues relating to spare parts and their replacement in case of wear and tear require detailed consideration and study. One of these spare parts is the Kalina alternator belt. Usually it is changed every 30-60 thousand kilometers of the car.

A car generator is a device by which the battery is recharged and the voltage necessary for the system to function is maintained. After starting the engine, the battery partially consumes its charge, but due to the operation of the engine, energy is returned by transferring 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 the mechanical energy received from the motor into electrical energy, the operation of all electronic devices of the car is ensured.

Kalina has a lot of devices and systems for which electrical energy is needed. It is required to turn on the ignition system, work both low and high beam headlights, 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 passed 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 the car has air conditioning. If it is present, 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 be 82 cm long.

Removing the alternator belt

To perform belt replacement work, you will need to assemble the following set of tools:

heads for 8 and 13;
keys are standard for 13 and 19;
plastic and penetrating lubricant for processing parts of the mechanism during assembly;
tension roller (if during diagnostics it is found that it needs to be replaced);
a new timing belt of the correct model and length.

It must be understood that when replacing with your own hands, 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 the wheel wrench;
remove the fender liner;
remove the ICE cushion.

Work should be done in a pit, as free access to all parts of the machine is required. After carrying out the preparatory work, they proceed directly to replacing the timing belt on the engine with 8 valves.

With 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 key 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 windshield washer (liquid 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.

Generator belt tensioner

If there is no self-confidence and there is no assistant, it is better to visit a service stationwhere professional craftsmen will do the job correctly and several times faster.

Timing belt tensioning process

To determine the tension, it is necessary to firmly 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.

Lack of deflection indicates excessive tension, which is a deviation and needs to be adjusted. If the tension is not strong enough, during the operation of the mechanism, the so-called slipping along the pulleys will be observed. This process is dangerous for the operation of the battery, since the latter does not receive the necessary electrical energy, as a result of which it is completely or partially not recharged. As a result, the battery deteriorates and quickly fails.

If, when the belt is tensioned, an increase in load is observed during the operation of the machine with or without air conditioning, then the tension roller and bearings that interact with the generator lose their performance earlier.

Mark for correct belt tension

If a tension mismatch is detected, a series of manipulations should be performed to correct the situation. In order to loosen 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 the opposite direction, also controlling the changes.

Using a simple technique that requires a minimum number of tools, the tension is adjusted, after which Kalina will be operated without breakdowns until the next scheduled replacement of the timing belt.

Sixteen-valve viburnum simply pleases with the simplicity of its maintenance. :) I was told that to replace the alternator belt, you need to unscrew the engine mount, but while the car was under warranty and serviced in the service, I let such things go past my ears.

Old Gates, 40,000 miles. Yes, according to the regulations, replacement after 30 thousand.

The belt had been asking for a replacement for a long time, a new one was bought and lay in the trunk along with the roller. The replacement of the belt had to be combined with the replacement of the radiator. I flipped through fifty pages on the forums, did not remember anything, went to change. I already had a lot of things unscrewed, but, just in case, I will list in detail:

1. Remove the washer reservoir, do not touch the tubes. Heads 8.10 are needed.
2. Weaken the belt tension. Keys 19, 8.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. We unscrew the stretching of the front suspension arm (one nut 24 and three bolts 17 each).
5. Remove the engine mudguard. A bunch of self-tapping screws with a head 8 and two bolts 10.
6. Let's jack the engine by the pillow bracket so that it is only slightly supported. We put the jack not at the very edge of the bracket, a little deeper into the engine compartment. Otherwise, it will interfere with pushing a new belt and removing the old one without cutting it. Watch locally.
7. First, unscrew the two nuts and the bolt of the pillow to the body (on top of the pillow).
8. We lower the engine down a little to remove the load from the two remaining bolts.
9. Then we unscrew the two bolts securing the pillow to the bracket (in the center). Need a Torx E14 socket.
10. Remove the pillow, change the belt through the gap.
11. We pry off the cover of the tensioner roller. Unroll the roller. LEFT THREAD! We change.
12. We collect everything back.

The pillow hangs on one bolt

When I lowered the engine, the pillow touched the plastic caps under the mudguard mounting screws (square ones), I had to pull them out.

One nut came loose with the stud. Screwed back like a bolt.

The new belt is in place, it remains to tighten.

The forums again have a dozen topics for hundreds of pages on how to tighten the belt. How I did:

1. Pulled the belt slightly.
2. Started the engine, gradually turned on electrical appliances, lights, stove and air conditioning.
3. It whistled - pulled up a couple more turns.
4. Started the engine, gave a load, whistled, pulled it up.
5. After a day of operation, the belt stretched a little, whistled. Tightened up finally.

Tip: Don't buy 3/8" Torx kits as a set. It’s a problem to find a collar or adapter under them, a 1/4 + 1/2 inch set is better.

If you suffer for a long time, something will work out. Happy repairs!

The alternator belt is an important element of the “life” of your car. The correct operation of the generator, the quality of the battery charging, as well as the voltage level in the on-board network largely depend on its integrity and correct tension.

When loosened, the belt begins to whistle, wear on the generator bearings may increase. In addition, improper tension can lead to rapid destruction and further damage to the belt itself.

Such as:

Cracks, cracks.
Uneven wear.
Break.

Therefore, you must know how the alternator belt is adjusted on Kalina, what and in what sequence to do.

Features of diagnostics of the alternator belt

If one of the signs listed above appears, you should immediately check the tension of the alternator belt on Kalina. Make it simple.

Press the belt with a certain force (about three kilograms) and use a ruler to measure the deflection. If it is more than one centimeter, then the belt needs adjustment.

A more accurate check can be done with a dynamometer. In this case, it is necessary to pull the belt with a force of 10 kg * s (you will see these indications on the scale of the tool) and evaluate the deviation distance (it should be no more than 1-1.5 cm).

Preparatory work

Before tightening the alternator belt on Kalina, carry out a series of preparatory work:

1. Clean the tensioner nuts on the generator from dust and dirt with a metal brush, you can spray WD-40 so it will be easier to turn them.

2. Prepare the necessary tool. To work, you will need a nineteen and eight millimeter key.

If you find a loose belt, then do not delay the work. Please note that due to such a malfunction, the efficiency of the generator decreases, there are interruptions in the voltage in the on-board network, a loud “slipping” of the belt on the pulley and other unpleasant problems.

Features of adjusting and tightening the alternator belt

Now let's look at how to properly tension the alternator belt. I would like to note that the whole process takes no more than 10-15 minutes. Therefore, going to the service station and emptying your wallet to pay for the master is at least stupid.

Proceed in the following sequence:

Locate the tension bar and slightly unscrew the lock nut on it, otherwise you simply cannot turn the adjusting bolt. If the washer reservoir interferes, remove it, but this is not necessary.

We rotate the tensioner bolt, achieving the moment until the necessary belt tension is created.

After that, tighten the lock nut with the required force, on this the work of tightening the belt on the Lada Kalina is completed, it remains only to check.

After completing the work, be sure to check that the belt tension is correct (using one of the methods that we mentioned above) and that the generator is operating normally.

To do this, turn on the ignition and carefully inspect the instrument panel (the corresponding indicator should light up on it, the battery is charging).

Now you can start the engine and let the car run a little. All this time, watch the indicator - after a few seconds it should go out.

Remember that even a beginner can adjust the belt. The main thing is to strictly follow the verification scheme and do not forget to diagnose the tension from time to time.

Otherwise, you may run into more serious problems, which will lead to higher costs in the future. So be careful and take care of your car. Good luck on the road and of course no breakdowns. Write any additions and suggestions in the comments.

How long should the belt be?

Please note that the generators that are installed on Kalina can be either with or without a tensioner. Accordingly, their length is different, as I was convinced (before that, I simply did not have to deal with):

For alternator design with belt tensioner, length is 883mm (in most cases)
If you have a generator with a loader (as on the Grant), then you already need to buy 823 mm.

Choice of manufacturers

Of all the options that were offered in the shop windows, I chose GATES. Why I settled on this particular company, I will tell below. And also a few words about other manufacturers.

Firstly, I would like to say about the Balakovo belts, in the abbreviation "BRT". I had a bad experience with them, and even twice. But only it was not on Kalina, but on another car 2112. The BRT timing belt broke twice with a run of less than 10,000 km, as a result of which the engine repair cost a considerable amount both times. Maybe at the local points where I bought these components, I came across a fake, but now there is no trust in this manufacturer.
Other belt manufacturers, such as Finwhale, Continental and ANDYCAR, did not particularly interest me, although I can’t say anything bad about them, since I had no experience. The price range is about the same, around 350 rubles.
Now about GATES and why I chose it. At AvtoVAZ, 80% of cars are fitted with GATES belts from the factory. And as for these particular components, I have no complaints about this brand. The factory timing belt has been running for about 50 thousand and no signs of wear are visible, the teeth do not peel off, as often happens on low-quality belts. Yes, and hundreds of reviews, at least on the Drive, at least on the same Kalinoclub, they say that the products of this company are very high quality.

In general, everything has changed, now you can safely ride on straining, although you still put the old one in the trunk as a spare, you never know what!