FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Timing Belt Tensioner: Testing and Inspection

TENSION SPRING INSPECTON





1. Measure the free length of the tension spring.

Free length: 43,5 mm (1.713 in.)

If the free length is not as specified, replace the tension spring.

2. Measure the tension of the tension spring at the specified installed length.

Installed tension: 9.97 kg (22.0 lb. 98 N.m) at 50.2 mm (1.976 in.)

If the installed tension is not as specified, replace the tension spring.