Removal and Installation

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with a wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).






WARNING:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
2. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of the retaining boss to fix drive belt auto-tensioner.
3. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with a box wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).






WARNING:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
2. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of retaining boss to fix drive belt auto-tensioner.
3. Install drive belt.

CAUTION:
- Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.
- Check for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant are not adhered to drive belt and each pulley groove.
4. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
5. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
6. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to Testing and Inspection.