Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection
1.
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Position Check
1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF, then 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,
do the auto-tensioner air bleeding
, and recheck. If the position is still fluctuates,
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
Remove the drive belt
.
3.
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Inspect
Set a wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner, and slowly turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow.
NOTE:
This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly and take at least 3 seconds to finish the stroke.
Check the belt for cracks or damage.
Check for oil leakage from the damper rubber bellows.
If the drive belt auto-tensioner does not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise,
replace the drive belt auto-tensioner
.
