Honda Pilot: Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection

Inspection

1. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Position - Check

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF, then turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer (A) and the indicator (B).
3. Start the engine, then check the position again with the engine idling. If the position of the indicator moves or fluctuates a lot, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.
4. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

2. Drive Belt - Remove

3. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Inspect (In Car)

1. Move the drive belt auto-tensioner within its limit using a wrench in the direction of the arrow. Check that the drive belt auto-tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the drive belt auto-tensioner does not move smoothly, or if you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

4. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove

5. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Inspect

1. Clamp the drive belt auto-tensioner by using a 10 mm bolt (A), a 6 mm bolt (B) and a vise as shown. Do not clamp the drive belt auto-tensioner itself.
2. Set the torque wrench (C) as shown.
3. Measure the torque when the drive belt auto-tensioner is turned counterclockwise. If the torque is less than the specified value, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Spring Torque 5.0－35 N-m (0.51－3.6 kgf-m, 3.7－26 lbf-ft)

6. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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