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Operation Check

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  1. Stop the engine from the idle state.
  2. Remove the radiator condenser tank. (Refer to RADIATOR ).
  3. Check that the drive belt is not protruding from the pulley width of the auto-tensioner.
  4. Remove the drive belt (Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  ).
  5. Rotate the pulley bolt of the auto-tensioner clockwise and counterclockwise with an offset wrench [45°, a long offset wrench (5/8 x 11/16 inches) recommended] to check for binding.
  6. If there are any problems in the procedure 3 or 5, replace the auto-tensioner. (Refer to TIMING CHAIN  ).
    Fig 1: Installing Auto-Tensioner
    G05375402Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Install the drive belt. (Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  ).
  8. Install the radiator condenser tank. (Refer to RADIATOR ).
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