DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION [L8, LF]

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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.

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

  • Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary. (See ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [L8, LF].)

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

  • Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary. (See ENGINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [L8, LF].)

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

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