Air Bleeding Method
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Always use the vertical press and put the auto-tensioner vertically.
- For breakage prevention, Do not apply the load of 5,000 N (1,124 pound) or more to the rod.
- Do not press the rod beyond Dimension "A" shown in the illustration.
- Set the auto tensioner as shown in the illustration.
- Press the rod slowly down to the lowest point "A" shown in the illustration.
- Repeat the procedure 2 three times.
- While the rod is projected at the point "B" shown in the illustration, push the rod with 100 - 200 N (22 - 44 pound). Check the enough stiffness. If the stiffness is not enough, replace the auto tensioner.
- Press the rod slowly down. Put the pin through the hole and fix it.CAUTION: After the air bleeding operation has been completed, do not tilt the auto-tensioner to 60° or more from the right angle position.