Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection
1. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Position Check


1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

2.
Check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer (A).

3.
Start the engine, then check the position again with the engine idling. If the position of the indicator moves or fluctuates a lot, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

4.
Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

2. Drive Belt - Remove


3. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Inspect

Set a wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner from above the engine. Slowly turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow. Check that the drive belt auto-tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the drive belt auto-tensioner does not move smoothly, or you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

NOTE:
This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly for at least 3 seconds.
Check the belt for cracks or damage.
Check for oil leakage from the damper rubber bellows.
If the tensioner does not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise, replace the auto-tensioner.

4. Drive Belt - Install