Removal and Replacement

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation of Drive Belt


REMOVAL
1. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Service and Repair.
2. Securely hold the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in loosening direction of 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 drive belt is installed again.
4. Loosen drive belt from water pump pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.

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. Procedures.
5. Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Service and Repair.