Removal and Replacement

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL





1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A), and then adjust the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt (B).





2. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION





1. Pull the idler pulley in the loosening direction, and then temporarily tighten the idler pulley lock nut (A) to the following torque.






NOTE:
Do not move the lock nut from the tightened position. Proceed to step "2".
2. Install the drive belt to each pulley.

CAUTION:
- Make sure that there is no oil, grease, or coolant, etc. in pulley grooves.
- Make sure that the belt is securely inside the groove on each pulley.
3. Adjust drive belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. Adjustments.

CAUTION:
- Perform the belt tension adjustment with the lock nut temporarily tightened at the step "1" so as not to tilt the idler pulley.
- When checking immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
4. Tighten the idler pulley lock nut.

Idler pulley lock nut : 34.8 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)

5. Make sure that belt tension of each belt is within the standard.