Drive Belt: Adjustments

ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT AND TENSIONER







1. Hang the belt on the pulley of the tensioner and install the tensioner. (If the tensioner is already installed, loosen its mounting bolts to allow belt installation.)

Tightening torque
Tensioner assembly bolt 20 - 27 Nm (14 - 20 ft. lbs.)







2. Install the belt in the glowing order. [Alternator Power steering Crankshaft pulley Air conditioner pulley.]







3. Rotate the tensioner arm clockwise (about 14°) with a spacer (16 mm) and fit the belt to the idler pulley.







4. When installing the belt on the pulley, make sure it is centered on the pulley.







5. The tensioner mark should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" position. If not, replace the belt.