Auto-TensionerInspection/Replacement 1 . Checkwhether there is a change in the positionof the auto-tensionerbeforestartingthe engineand after startingthe engine,lf there is a changein the position,replacethe auto-tensioner.
4 . Attach a torque wrench (A) to the pulley bolt.
M e a s u r et h e t o r q u eo n t h e t e n s i o n e irn t e r n asl p r i n g with moving the torque wrench in the direction shown. lf the measurementis lessthan the specifiedvalue, replacethe auto-tensioner. Specified Torque: 26.2 N.m (2.67 kgt.m, 19.3tbt.ftl
Checkfor abnormal noisefrom the tensionerpulley. lf abnormalnoise is heard,removethe autotensionerand replacethe tensionerpulley. Turn off the engine.Move the auto-tensioner(A) with the belt tensionerreleasetool to relieve belt (B), tensionfrom the alternator-compressor then removethe belt.
Move the auto-tensionerwithin its limit with the belt tension releasetool in the directionshown, checkthat the tensionermoves smoothly and check for abnormal noisewhile moving the tensioner.lf the tensionerdoes not move smoothlVor there is abnormal noise,replacethe autc-tensioner.
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