Ribbed Belt TENSIONER: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT DRIVE OVERVIEW .
For the engine mount tightening specifications, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT OVERVIEW .

-- Insert the ribbed belt tensioner -1- into the accessory bracket -3- and tighten the bolt -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Device For Ribbed Belt

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Note the support -2- installed location: insert the support tab in the hole in the accessory bracket.
Note the centering sleeve -4-.

-- Adjust the engine mount. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT, ADJUSTING .