Mitsubishi 4G1 Service Manual page 445

Roundededge
Abnormal wear
(Fluffy strand)
Rubber exposed
Tooth missing
and canvas fiber
exposed
0
Brass or
(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if they
are sharp as if cut by a knife.
(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
(8) Missing tooth.
AUTO TENSIONER
(1) Check the auto tensioner for possible leaks and replace as
necessary.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace as
necessary.
(3) Measure the rod protrusion. If it is out of specification,
replace the auto tensioner.
Standard value: 12 mm (.47 in.)
(4) Clamp the auto tensioner in a vise with soft jaws.
Caution
The plug at the bottom of the auto tensioner protrudes.
from being in direct contact with the vise.
(5) Turning the vise handle, push in the auto tensioner rod.
If the rod can be easily retracted, replace the auto
pushing the rod in.