Belt tension measurement
Measure the belt tension using a mechanical tension gauge or a sonic tension meter.
Tension
New Belt
961.0 ~ 980.7 N (98.0 ~ 100.0 kgf, 216.1 ~ 220.5 ft lb)
Used Belt
637.4 ~ 735.5 N (65.0 ~ 75.0 kgf, 143.3 ~ 165.3 ft lb)
| CAUTION | If the engine has run for 5 minutes or more, the belt tension must be adjusted as a used belt. When installing the V-ribbed belt, all grooves on the pulley should be covered with belt ribs. A loose belt causes slip noise. Too tight belt cause bearing of alternator and water pump to damage. |
Scheme 63
Scheme 64
- While pressing the handle (A) of the gauge, insert the belt (B) between pulley and pulley (or idler) into the gap between spindle (C) and hook (D).
- After releasing the handle (A), read a value on the dial pointed by the indicator (B).
Scheme 65
Scheme 66
Scheme 67
Scheme 68
- Input the belt specifications into the tension meter. Belt type Location of measurement Input data M (Mass, g/m.rib) W (Width, rib) S (Span, mm) With A/C Crankshaft pulley to A/C compressor pulley 13.4 6 178.9 Without A/C Idler to alternator pulley 13.4 6 Actual measurement value NOTE: Measurement of S (Span): Calculate average value after measuring the distance 3~4 times.
- Locate the micro phone (B) close to the center of belt span (A) and bounce the belt by finger 2~3 times. Read a value on the display. [With A/C] [Without A/C]
If adjustment is necessary
Scheme 69
- Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
- Tighten the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise in loose tension; loosen the bolt counterclockwise in high tension.
- Recheck tension of the belt.
- After adjusting tension, tighten the through bolts. Tightening torque 12mm (0.47in) bolt: 19.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft) 14mm (0.55in) bolt: 29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
Scheme 70
Scheme 71
- Install the drive belt (A).
- Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque 12mm (0.47in) bolt: 19.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft) 14mm (0.55in) bolt: 29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
- Connect the battery negative terminal.
Scheme 72
Scheme 73
- Remove the drive belt. (Refer to " DRIVE BELT ")
- Remove the idler (A). Tightening torque: 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 74
Scheme 75
- Remove the drive belt. (Refer to " DRIVE BELT ")
- Remove the alternator. (Refer to " ALTERNATOR ")
- Remove the alternator bracket (belt tensioner) (A). Tightening torque: 19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 76
Scheme 77
Scheme 78
Scheme 79
Scheme 80
Scheme 81
Scheme 82
- Remove the drive belt. (Refer to " DRIVE BELT ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
- Remove the passenger side front tire.
- Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A). Tightening torque: (47.0 ~ 50.9 N.m) + (38°~ 42°) [(4.8 ~ 5.2 kgf.m) + (38°~ 42°), (34.7 ~ 37.6 lb-ft) + (38°~ 42°)] NOTE: There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley. Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter. Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover. Remove the bracket (A). Remove the dust cover (A) and unfasten the transaxle mounting bolt (B). Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear (C) teeth. Adjust the angle of the links (D), and fasten the bolt 70 mm (2.7559 in) in the original mounted hole. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.
- When installing the pulley, the groove on the pulley should be positioned outside.
Scheme 83
Scheme 84
- Crankshaft damper pulley. (Refer to " DAMPER PULLEY ")
- Remove the front oil seal. NOTE: Using the SST (09455-21200), reassemble the timing chain cover oil seal.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 85
Sprockets, Hydraulic Tensioner, Chain Guide, Tensioner Arm, Timing Chain
- Check the CVVT sprocket, crankshaft sprocket teeth for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
- Check a contact surface of the chain tensioner arm and guide for abnormal wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
- Check the hydraulic tensioner for its piston stroke and ratchet operation. Replace if necessary.
- Check the timing chain for its elongation, abnormal wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
Scheme 86
Scheme 87
Scheme 88
Scheme 89
Scheme 90
Scheme 91
- Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.
- Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.
- Install the new O-rings (A).
- Install the timing chain guide (A) and the timing chain (B). Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) NOTE: When installing a timing chain, align the timing marks on the sprockets with paint marks of the chain. Order: Crankshaft sprocket --> Timing chain guide --> Intake CVVT sprocket --> Exhaust CVVT sprocket.
- Install the chain tensioner arm (A). Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
- Install the hydraulic tensioner (A) and remove the pin (B). Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
- Install the timing chain cover.