Belt Tensioner-Mechanical

Belt Tensioner-Mechanical
The only mechanical check that needs to be made is a check for tensioner stick, grab or bind.
1. Remove the belt in the area of the tensioner.
2. Rotate the tensioner from its relaxed position through its full stroke and back to the relaxed position to make sure there is no stick, grab or bind and to make sure that there is tension on the belt tensioner spring.
3. If the tensioner meets the above criteria, proceed to test the tensioner dynamically. If the tensioner does not meet the above criteria, install a new tensioner.