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Operation Check

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  1. Stop the engine from the idle state.
  2. Remove the radiator condenser tank mounting bolt, and move the radiator condenser tank to a place where it does not interfere with the auto-tensioner check (Refer to RADIATOR ).
  3. Check that the drive belt are not protruding from the pulley width of drive belt auto-tensioner.
  4. Remove the drive belt (Refer to << A >> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL  ).
    WARNING: Be sure to set the tool to the hexagonal part securely to prevent the tool from falling off because the tension of the auto-tensioner is high.
  5. Securely set the tool to the hexagonal part of the auto-tensioner.
  6. Check that no binding is present by turning the auto-tensioner in the left and right directions.
  7. If there are any problems in the procedure 2 or 5, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.
  8. Install the drive belt (Refer to << A >> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL  ).
  9. Install the radiator condenser tank to the original position (Refer to RADIATOR ).