alternator pulley torque setting

[Barney]

anyone know how tight to tighten the pulley nut?

[cheys03]

If you're lucky, the shaft of the alternator will have an allen key hole in the pulley end, enabling you to hold the shaft (oooh errr) while you tighten the pulley. Otherwise either a chain whip on the pulley (I would only do this if the pulley is steel, use an old belt to protect the pulley), an air ratchet/impact gun, or in extreme circumstances a CAREFULLY placed screwdriver in the fan against the case of the alternator while still holding the fan by hand to reduce the load on the screwdriver. Be prepared to bend back the fan blades though if you do this.

[cheys03]

The above advice will vary depending if the pulley has a woodruff key or not.

[Jezza-7]

Are you after a torque setting?

[cheys03]

Looks like he may be after a re-read. 'doh

[Jezza-7]

Yeah me too, well the torque is 20nm if your wondering. Should be able to do that while holding the pulley.

[Barney]

cheers for that.  The hardest part was getting the alternator back in its bracket.