Drive Belt Tension Check

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Remove the radiator condenser tank. (Refer to RADIATOR ).
CAUTION: Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
Make sure that the indicator mark on the auto-tensioner is within the area marked with A in the illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Auto-Tensioner And Indicator Mark

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

If the mark is out of the area A, replace the drive belt (Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ).
NOTE: The drive belt tension check is not necessary as the auto-tensioner is adopted.
Install the radiator condenser tank. (Refer to RADIATOR ).