Removal and Installation

Drive Belts: Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Install Tool on auto-tensioner pulley bolt and move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).











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.

2) Remove drive belt.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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.
- Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
- Check that there is no engine oil or engine coolant on the drive belt or pulley grooves.

NOTE:

- Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
- Confirm tension of drive belt indicator (fixed side) is within the allowable working range.