Drive Belt: Adjustments

Tension Adjustment





CAUTION:
^ When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for "New belt" to accommodate for insufficient adaptability with pulley grooves.
^ When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds "Limit", adjust it to value for "After adjustment".
^ When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
^ When installing belt, check that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
^ Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
^ Never twist or bend belt excessively.

ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.





2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (B).
^ For the specified belt tension, refer to, "Checking Drive Belts". Testing and Inspection
1: Alternator and power steering oil pump belt
2: A/C compressor belt
3: Power steering oil pump
4: Idler pulley
5: Alternator
6: Crankshaft pulley
7: A/C compressor
3. Tighten idler pulley lock nut.
Tightening torque: 34.8 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)

A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.





2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (C) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (D).
1: Alternator and power steering oil pump belt
2: A/C compressor belt
3: Power steering oil pump
4: Idler pulley
5: Alternator
6: Crankshaft pulley
7: A/C compressor
^ For the specified belt tension, refer to, "Checking Drive Belts". Testing and Inspection
3. Tighten idler pulley lock nut.
Tightening torque: 34.8 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)