Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner: Removal
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT " .
- Remove the drive belt "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the engine room cover.
- Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
- Support the engine and remove the engine mounting insulator and bracket (RH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner.CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt.
- Do not turn the auto-tensioner pulley bolt counterclockwise.
- If the auto-tensioner pulley bolt is turned counterclockwise for any reason, the auto-tensioner and pulley must be replaced as a unit.