Operation Check

Required Special Tool: 

MB992278: Belt tension release wrench

1. Turn off the engine from the idle state then check to see that the drive belt is not protruding from the pulley width of the auto-tensioner.
2. Remove the drive belt (Refer to <<A>> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL  .)
3. Using the special tool MB992278 and a straight offset wrench as shown, check that no binding is present by turning the auto-tensioner in the left and right directions.
4. If there are any problems in the procedure 1 or 3, replace the auto-tensioner (Refer to <<D>> AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL  .)
5. Install the drive belt (Refer to >>B<< DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION  .)
   Fig 1: Turning Auto-Tensioner Using Special Tool MB992278

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