Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 74

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Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection

1 . Check whether there is a change in the position of

the auto-tensioner indicator before starting the

engine and after starting the engine. lf there is a

change in the position, replace the auto-tensioner'

Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley'

lf abnormal noise is heard. replace the tensioner

Remove the drive belt (see page 4-32).

lMove 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 lf the tensioner does

not move smoothly or there is abnormal nolse,

replace the auto-tensioner.

Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 4-34).

Install the tensioner PulleY.

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

Set the torque wrench (D) on the pulley bolt'

Align the indicator (E) on the tensioner arm with

cenler mark (F) on the tensioner base by using the

torque wrench, and measure the torque. lf the

torque value is out of specification, replace the

auto-tensroner.

NOTE: lf the indicator exceeds the center mark,

recheck the torque.

26.5 36.3 N.m (2.7 3.7 kg'm' 19.5-26.8lbl ft)

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