Exploded View

Exploded View

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove wheel and tire (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Partially remove fender protector. Refer to Exploded View.

Securely hold hexagonal part of the drive belt auto tensioner with a suitable tool and rotate it clockwise.

CAUTION:

Avoid placing hands in a location where pinching may occur if suitable tool accidentally comes off.

Insert a suitable tool approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole of the retaining boss to secure drive belt auto tensioner. Note:

Keep drive belt auto tensioner arm locked after drive belt is removed.

Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION

Install drive belt onto all pulleys.

CAUTION:

• Avoid placing hands in location where pinching may occur if suitable tool accidentally comes off.

• Check that drive belt path is correct.

• Check the drive belt is securely inside the groove on each pulley.

• Check for engine oil, engine coolant and other oil or grease on the drive belt and surrounding locations.

Release drive belt auto tensioner and apply tension to drive belt.

Turn crankshaft pulley several times clockwise to equalize tension between each pulley.

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Inspection

Warning:

Be sure to perform the these steps when engine is stopped.

Check that the indicator mark (D) on fixed side of drive belt auto tensioner is within minimum belt length indicator (B) and maximum belt length indicator (C) range. Note:

• Check the drive belt auto tensioners indication when the engine is cold.

• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator mark on fixed side should be within minimum belt length indicator (B) and maximum belt length indicator (C) range.

Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator mark on the fixed side is out of the possible use range or drive belt are damaged, replace drive belt.