Auto-Tensioner Inspection/Replacement - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Auto-Tensioner Inspection/Replacement
1 . Check whether there is a change in the position of
the auto-tensioner 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, remove the auto-
tensioner and replace the tensioner pulley.
Turn off the engine. Move the auto-tensioner (A)
with the belt tensioner release tool to relieve
tension from the alternator-compressor belt (B),
then remove the belt.
4 .
Attach a torque wrench (A) to the pulley bolt.
M e a s u r e t h e t o r q u e o n t h e t e n s i o n e r i n t e r n a l s p r i n g
with moving the torque wrench in the direction
shown. lf the measurement is less than the
specified value, replace the auto-tensioner.
Specified Torque: 26.2 N.m (2.67 kgt.m,
19.3 tbt.ftl
Move the auto-tensioner within its limit with the
belt tension release tool in the direction shown,
check that the tensioner moves smoothly and check
for abnormal noise while moving the tensioner. lf
the tensioner does not move smoothlV or there is
abnormal noise, replace the autc-tensioner.
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