Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 96

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Separation
Crack '
Rounded belt side
Abnormal wear
(fluffy canvas fiber)
Rubber
exposed
Tooth mlsslng and
canvas fiber exposed
ENGINE <SOHC>
(2) Cracked back surface rubber.
(3) Cracked or separated canvas.
(4) Cracked tooth bottom.
(5) Cracked side.
(6) Abnormal wear on side.
NOTE
Normal belt should have clear-cut sides as if cut by a sharp
knife.
(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
Initial stage:
Canvas on load side tooth flank worn (Fluffy canvas fib-
ers, rubber gone and color changed to white, and un-
clear canvas texture)
Final stage:
Canvas on load side tooth flank worn down and rubber
exposed (tooth width reduced)
(8) Missing tooth.
TENSIONER PULLEY AND IDLER PULLEY
(1) Turn the pulleys to check for possible binding, excessive
play, and unusual noise. Replace the pulley if any of these
defects is evident.
(2) if there is a grease leak.
Replace
AUTO TENSIONER
Check the auto tensioner for possible leaks and replace as
(1)
necessary.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace as
necessary.
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