Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELTS

Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1.Remove drive belt. Removal And Installation.
2.Support the engine and remove the torque rod (RH), engine mounting insulator (RH) and engine mounting bracket (RH). Component.
3.Release the fixed drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
4.Loosen bolt and remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
NOTE:
Use TORX socket (size T50).
5.Remove idler pulley and bracket (models without A/C).

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.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When installing drive belt auto-tensioner, be careful not to interfere with water pump pulley.
- If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner and/or idler pulley (if equipped).
- Install the drive belt auto-tensioner carefully so not to damage the water pump pulley.
- Do not swap the pulley between the new and old auto-tensioner units