Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Turn the steering wheel to the right.

2. Remove the splash guard (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation

3. Securely hold the hexagonal part

of drive belt auto-tensioner

using suitable tool, and move in the direction of arrow (

) (loosening direction of tensioner).

caution

Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

4. Insert a rod approximately 6.0 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of the drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss

to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.

note	Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until drive belt is installed again.

5. Loosen drive belt from drive belt auto-tensioner and then remove it from the other pulleys.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys except for the drive belt auto-tensioner. Then install the drive belt onto drive belt auto-tensioner last.

caution

Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.

2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.

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

4. Confirm the indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to Inspection

5. Install the splash guard (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation