1. Generator; 2. Water pump; 3. Tension pulley; 4. Crankshaft pulley; 5. Air conditioning compressor; 6. Automatic drive belt tensioner; 7. Drive belt; A. View "A"; B. Pointer (notches on a fixed part); C. Range when installing a new drive belt; D. Range of possible operation;
Front of the engine.Caution: Perform the test with the engine off.
- Make sure the pointer (notches on a fixed part) on the automatic drive belt tensioner is within the range of possible operation (between the four notches on the movable part).
Note: Check the position of the automatic tensioner pointer on a cold engine.
- When installing a new drive belt, the indicator (notches on a fixed part) must be within the range (C) in the figure.
- Perform a visual inspection of the entire belt to ensure there is no wear, damage or cracks.
- If the pointer (notches on a fixed part) is outside the acceptable operating range or the belt is damaged, replace the drive belt.
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