Tension Adjustment
- Drive belt tension is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
- Drive belt tension is not manually adjustable.
Scheme 6
- Remove the front wheel and tire (RH) using a power tool. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-657657-S22675287782014092100000) ".
- Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to " «FENDER PROTECTOR: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-657658-S36253197622014092100000) ".
- While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt auto-tensioner) using suitable tool. WARNING: Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off. CAUTION: Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley. NOTE: Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed.
- Remove drive belt from crankshaft pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.