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].)