| 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
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.