Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation of Drive Belt


REMOVAL
1. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH).
2. Securely hold the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, using suitable tool.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
- Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and remove it.

INSTALLATION
1. Hook the auxiliary drive belt onto all of the pulleys except for the water pump pulley. Hook the drive belt onto water pump pulley last.

CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release tensioner, and apply tension to belt.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise). If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tensions of belt at indicator is within the allowable use range. Refer to Testing and Inspection.