For the old 2.0L engine and the 2.4L engine, the V-belt is tensioned by shifting the generator. To properly tension the belt, auto repair shops use a special measuring tool, the use of which is not discussed here. In general, the belt at the center of the maximum distance between the pulleys should deflect by 12-13 mm under the influence of the thumb.
Engine 2.0L OHC (until mid-1995) and a 2.4L engine
As already mentioned, the belt tension is checked with a special measuring device. During temporary inspection, the belt tension of the previous model 2.0L engine and the 2.4L engine is checked as follows:
1. Press with your thumb at the middle of the maximum distance between the pulleys. Check if the deflection corresponds to the set value.
2. If necessary, loosen the tension bar fastening (2.0L engine) or the tension screw nut (2.4L engine) and the lower generator mounting bolt and push the generator outward (2.0 L) or turn the tension screw (2.4 L) to tighten the belt.
3. While holding the alternator in this position, tighten both loose bolts to 25 Nm (2.0 L) or tighten the tensioner screw nuts (2.4 L). After adjustment, check the belt tension. The 2.4L engine tension screw is shown in the illustration.
Replacing the V-belt is performed as follows:
Engine 2.0 l
Replacement is performed after loosening the generator mount as described above. After replacement, check the belt tension.
Engine 2.4 l
If equipped with air conditioning, the compressor drive V-belt must be removed before replacing the coolant pump drive belt. It is also necessary to remove the power steering pump drive belt.
1. Loosen both nuts shown in the illustration. arrows, and unscrew the tension screws to loosen and remove the belt.
2. Install a new V-belt and adjust its tension with the tension screw as described above. Tighten the nuts to a torque of 25 Nm.
2.0L engine since mid-1995
1a. V-belt routing diagram for 2.0L engine since 1995 and DOHC engine without air conditioning.
1b. V-belt routing diagram for a 2.0L engine produced since mid-1995 and for a DOHC engine with a power steering pump and air conditioning.
1c. Figures 1a and 1b show the multi-rib belt routing diagram for an engine with and without a power steering pump. The belt tension is maintained automatically by a tension roller. Only the movable tension lever can be checked, as shown in the illustration. 1c. If the tension lever (1) is not between the two stops (2), replace the V-belt and tension roller. The replacement is carried out as follows:
2. Place the key as shown in the illustration on the tension roller and turn it in the direction of the arrow (clockwise). At the same time, the belt tension is weakened and it can be removed. If the belt is reinstalled, it is necessary to mark the direction of rotation on the belt with paint or a felt-tip pen. To hold the tension roller, you can insert a pin in the location indicated in the illustration (1).
3. Place the belt on all pulleys and pull the roller back again and then press it against the belt. When the engine is first started, the belt tension is reset automatically.
Since the belt is multi-ribbed, it is important to correctly position it in the pulley grooves. After this, remove the pin from the tension roller and release the roller onto the belt again.
Sometimes it is necessary to replace or remove the belt tension roller. In this case, after removing the belt, turn the roller in the direction shown in the illustration. point 2 so that the pin (1) enters the hole intended for it. Remove both tension roller bolts and remove the roller.
When installing, the roller is again fixed with a pin (1). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 18 Nm. The belt is put on, the pin is removed and the tension roller is pressed against the belt.
DOHC Engine
The belt tension check and replacement are carried out in the same way as the belt of the 2.0L engine, produced since mid-1995. Before removing, it is necessary to paint an arrow on the outside of the belt indicating the direction of rotation of the belt if the belt is to be installed again. The tension roller is replaced in the manner described above.
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