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Removal And Installation




DRIVE BELT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove engine undercover, using a 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).






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.