DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ]

Front Drive Belt

1. Remove the splash shield (RH).

2. Set a handle (commercially available on the market) on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown.

3. Push the handle in the direction shown in the figure to release tension to the drive belt.

4. Remove the drive belt.

5. Install a new drive belt.

6. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is not exceeding the limit. (See Front Drive Belt.)

• If it is, replace the drive belt.

7. Install the splash shield (RH).

Water Pump Drive Belt

Vehicles with auto tensioner

1. Remove the plug hole plate.

2. Rotate the auto tensioner clockwise by hand to release the drive belt tension and remove the belt.

3. Install a new drive belt.

4. Install the plug hole plate.

Vehicles without auto tensioner

1. Remove the plug hole plate.

2. Remove the front wheel and tire (RH).

3. Remove the splash shield (RH).

4. Hold down the belt while cutting as shown in the figure.

Caution

• To prevent the belt from snapping back, always hold down the belt while cutting it. Also, keep your face away from the belt.

• The belt is not reusable.

5. Secure the water pump drive pulley and the new belt using a tie wrap.

Note

• It is acceptable to use a tie wrap with a releasable lock.

6. Rotate the crankshaft verifying that the belt engages properly.

Approx. 320°

7. Verify that the belt is installed securely in the pulley groove.

Caution

• If the belt slips while rotating the crankshaft, verify that the belt engages properly by rotating the crankshaft further.

8. Remove the tie wrap.

Caution

• To prevent damage to the belt, cut the tie wrap at the pulley side using the nipper or scissors when removing the tie wrap by cutting it.

9. Install the splash shield (RH).

10. Install the front wheel and tire (RH).

11. Install the plug hole plate.