Inspection Procedure
Notice: Allowing the drive belt tensioner to snap into the free position may
result in damage to the tensioner.
Important: When the engine is operating the drive belt tensioner arm will move.
Do not replace the drive belt tensioner because of movement in the drive belt
tensioner arm.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement.
- Move the drive belt tensioner through it's full travel.
• | The movement should feel smooth |
• | There should be no binding |
• | The tensioner should return freely |
- If any binding is observed, replace the drive belt tensioner.
Refer to
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement.