Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection

  1. Set a wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner from above the engine, and slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown. Check that the tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does not move smoothly or you hear abnormal noise, replace the auto-tensioner.
    NOTE: This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner; you must turn the wrench slowly.