DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION [L8, LF, L3]

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1.  Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF, L3].)

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

•  Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Drive belt auto tensioner tightening torque
19—25 N·m {2.0—2.5 kgf·m, 15—18 ft·lbf}
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3.  Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.

•  Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
Drive belt auto tensioner tightening torque
19—25 N·m {2.0—2.5 kgf·m, 15—18 ft·lbf}

4.  Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF, L3].)