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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.
    CAUTION: Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
  2. Release tensioner, and apply tensions to belt.
    WARNING:
    • Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
  3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
  4. Confirm tensions of belt at indicator is within the allowable use range. Refer to "CHECKING DRIVE BELTS ".