Timing Belt Tensioner: Testing and Inspection

Vehicles with manual transmission





- Tension toothed belt with firm thumb pressure.
^ Notch and raised portion (arrows) must move apart.
- Release thumb pressure on toothed belt.
^ Tensioning roller must move back to its initial position, notch and raised portion must align again.

Vehicles with automatic transmission





- Tension toothed belt with firm thumb pressure.
^ Notch and pointer (arrows) must move apart.
- Release thumb pressure on toothed belt.
^ Tensioning roller must move to take up any slack in toothed belt.

Note: The tensioning indicator does not return to the initial position on vehicles with an automatic transmission.