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 the front RH wheel and tire. Adjustment.
2.Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).
3.Remove the drive belt Removal and Replacement.
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into the retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
4.Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner, with power tool.

CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't 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:
- If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner units.
- Install the drive belt auto-tensioner carefully so as not to damage the water pump pulley.
- Do not swap the pulley between the new and old auto-tensioner units.
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