| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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| 2. |
Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B)
clockwise in loose tension.
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| 3. |
Remove the drive belt (A).
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
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| 2. |
Measure the drive belt tension. if necessary, drive belt an adjust.
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| Adjustment |
| Belt tension measurement |
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Tension
New Belt :
961.0 - 980.7 N.m (98.0 - 100.0 kgf.m, 216.1 - 220.5 lb-ft)
Used Belt :
637.4 - 735.5 N.m (65.0 - 75.0 kgf.m, 143.3 - 165.3 lb-ft)
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| Using a mechanical tension gauge (BT-33-73F, BTG-2 type) |
| 1. |
While pressing the handle (A) of the gauge, insert the belt (B) between
pulley and pulley (or idler) into the gap between spindle (C) and hook
(D).
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| 2. |
After releasing the handle (A), read a value on the dial pointed by
the indicator (B).
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| Using a sonic tension meter (U-505/507 type) |
| 3. |
Input the belt specifications into the tension meter.
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| 4. |
Locate the micro phone (B) close to the center of belt span (A) and
bounce the belt by finger 2-3 times. Read a value on the display.
[With A/C]
[Without A/C]
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| If adjustment is necessary |
| 5. |
Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
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| 6. |
Tighten the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise in loose tension ; loosen the
bolt counterclockwise in high tension.
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| 7. |
Recheck tension of the belt.
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| 8. |
After adjusting tension, tighten the through bolts.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install the drive belt (A).
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| 2. |
Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B)
and then install the mounting bilts (A).
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| 3. |
Connect the battery negative terminal.
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Components 1. Drive belt
Components 1. Idler
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector. 3. Measure the resistance between terminal "+" and "-" of the evaporator temperature sensor.
Diagnosis with Diagnostic tool 1. In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool). The diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool) provides the following information.