Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 79

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Charging System
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection
Special Tools Required
Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent,
commercially available
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure to
turn the A/C switch off. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0).
2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator's
pointer (A). Start the engine then check the position
again with the engine idling. If the position of the
indicator moves or fluctuates very much, replace
the auto-tensioner (see page 4-33).
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3. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley.
If you hear abnormal noise, replace the tensioner
pulley (see page 4-33).
4. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
5. Move the auto-tensioner within its limit with the
belt tension release tool in the direction shown.
Check that the tensioner moves smoothly and
without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does
not move smoothly, or if you hear abnormal noise,
replace the auto-tensioner (see page 4-33).
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YA9317
4-32
A
6. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 4-33).
7. Clamp the auto-tensioner (A) by using two 8 mm
bolts (B) and a vise (C) as shown. Do not clamp the
auto-tensioner itself.
A
B
C
30 °
8. Set the torque wrench (D) on the pulley bolt, and
align it as shown.
9. Align the indicator (E) on the tensioner base with
Max. belt position mark (F) on the tensioner arm by
using the torque wrench, and measure the torque.
If the torque value is out of specification, replace
the auto-tensioner (see page 4-33).
NOTE: If the indicator exceeds the Max. belt
position mark, recheck the torque.
Auto-tensioner Spring Torque:
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33.1 40.5 N·m (3.38 4.13 kgf·m, 24.4 29.9 lbf·ft)
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F
E
30 °
D
−
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