Removal And Installation

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove fender protector (RH). Removal And Installation.





2. 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.

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 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.
- Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Install drive belt.

CAUTION:
Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.

WARNING:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
Make sure no oil/fluid including engine oil and engine coolant drips onto the belt or pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-132, "Checking Drive Belts".
5. Install fender protector (RH). Removal And Installation.