DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION [L8, LF]

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

2. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF].)

Note

• Use a mirror to see the position of the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark.

3. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.

• Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.

4. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.

• Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.

5. Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF].)

6. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)