Drive Belts: Removal and Installation

Drive Belts: Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1) Install Tool on auto tensioner pulley bolt and move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).





Tool number: (J-46535)

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

CAUTION:
^ Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.

2) Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

CAUTION:
^ Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
^ Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
^ Check that there is no engine oil or engine coolant on the drive belt or pulley grooves.

NOTE:
^ Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
^ Confirm tension of drive belt indicator (fixed side) is within the allowable working range.