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Drive Belt Tensioner: Testing and Inspection




Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection

Special Tools Required

- Belt Tension Release Tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator's pointer (A). Start the engine, then check the position again with the engine idling. If the position of the indicator moves or fluctuates a lot, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation.





3. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Pulley Replacement.

4. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

5. Move the drive belt auto-tensioner within its limit using the belt tension release tool in the direction shown. Check that the tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation.





6. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation.

7. Clamp the drive belt auto-tensioner (A) by using two 8 mm bolts (B) and a vise (C) as shown. Do not clamp the drive belt auto-tensioner itself.









8. Attach a torque wrench (D) on the pulley bolt, and aline it as shown.

9. Align the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator's pointer (E) on the auto-tensioner base with Max. belt position mark (F) on the auto-tensioner arm by using the torque wrench, and measure the torque. If the torque value is out of specification, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation.

NOTE: If the auto-tensioner indicator's pointer exceeds the Max. belt position mark, recheck the torque.





10. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation in the reverse order of removal.

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