DRIVE BELTS: Tension Adjustment
Belt tension is not manually adjustable. It is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Scheme 1
- Remove wheel and tire (RH) using a power tool.
- Remove engine under cover. Refer to " «ENGINE UNDER COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-616717-S40497615402014051900000) "
- Remove fender protector side cover. Refer to " «FENDER PROTECTOR: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-616717-S39205674252014051900000) ".
- Securely hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) using suitable tool, and move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of the drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss (B) to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley. WARNING: Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off. NOTE: Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until drive belt is installed again.
- Loosen drive belt from drive belt auto-tensioner and then remove it from the other pulleys.
- Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CVT FLUID: Adjustment
Recommended fluid and fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".
| CAUTION | During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check CONSULT so that the oil temperature may be maintained from 35 to 45°C (95 to 113°F). During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check that the engine speed is maintaining 500 RPM. Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye. |
Scheme 2
- Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Adjust the CVT fluid temperature to be approximately 40°C (104°F). NOTE: The CVT fluid is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the "FLUID TEMP" under "TRANSMISSION" in "Data Monitor" while adjusting.
- While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "L", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Check that there is no CVT fluid leakage.
- Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
- Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
- Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
- Fill approximately 0.5 liter (1/2 US qt, 1/2 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
- Remove the ATF changer hose from the charging pipe, and check that the CVT fluid drains out from the charging pipe. If it does not drain out, perform charging again. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
- When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, remove the charging pipe from the converter housing.
- Tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-616729-S02577175592014051900000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
- Lift down the vehicle.
- Stop the engine.
See also:
• EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM