1. |
Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part.
Replace if necessary.
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2. |
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
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Belt tension measurement |
Belt tension
New belt:
637.4 ~ 735.5 N (65 ~ 75 kgf, 143.3 ~ 165.3 lbf)
Used belt:
441.3 ~ 539.4 N (45 ~ 55 kgf, 99.2 ~ 121.3 lbf)
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Using a mechanical tension gauge |
1. |
While pressing the handle (A) of the gauge, insert the belt (B)
between pulley and pulley (or idler) into the gap between spindle (C)
and hook (D).
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2. |
After releasing the handle (A), read a value on the dial pointed
by the indicator (B).
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Using a sonic tension meter |
1. |
Input the belt specifications into the tension meter (A).
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2. |
Locate the micro phone (B) close to the center of belt span (A)
and bounce the belt by finger 2~3 times. Read a value on the display.
[With A/C]
[Without A/C]
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If adjustment is necessary: |
1. |
Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
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2. |
Tighten the adjusting bolt (B) counterclockwise in loose tension;
fasten the bolt clockwise in high tension.
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3. |
Recheck tension of the belt.
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4. |
After adjusting tension, tighten the mounting bolts.
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Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Inspection
Transaxle Control Module(TCM) Problem Inspection Procedure
1.
TEST TCM GROUND CIRCUIT: Measure resistance between TCM and chassis
ground using the backside of TCM harne ...
Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Replacement
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
Disconnect the TCM connector (A ...
Components Location
1. Radiator
2. Mounting insulator
3. Valve body cover
4. Oil cooler tube
5. Automatic transaxle
6. Radiator upper mounting bracket
1. Automatic tra ...