Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

EM-13 Exploded View:

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.





2. While securely holding the square hole (A) in pulley center of auto tensioner (1) with a spinner handle, move spinner handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt).
<---: Loosening direction of drive belt

CAUTION:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter [hexagonal wrench (C) shown as example in the figure] through the holding boss (B) to lock auto-tensioner pulley arm.
4. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ Check drive belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
^ Check drive belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
^ Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered drive belt and pulley groove.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley, and then confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range.