Ball Joint, Steering Linkage Seals, Drive Shaft Boots; Drive Belt (For Generator, Power Steering Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor) - Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance

Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots

Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:
Ball joint boots of the suspension and steering linkage
Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
Drive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
2.4 liter models
Remove the screw (A) and take out the engine coolant reserve
tank (B). Then, check the tension of the drive belt. Make cer-
tain that the indicator (C) is between the specified lines as
shown in the illustration.
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged. When replacing the belt, make sure that there is no
interference between the belt and other engine components.
After replacing, recheck the tension to make sure the indicator
(C) is between the specified lines.
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WARNING
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Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.