Honda Pilot: Drive Belt Inspection

Inspection

1. Drive Belt - Inspect

1. Inspect the drive belt for cracks or damage. If the drive belt is cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer (A) is within the standard range (B) as shown. If it is out of the standard range, replace the drive belt.

   NOTE: When replaced a new drive belt, check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer is within the standard range (C) as shown.

2. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)

1. If the Maintenance Minder required to inspect the drive belt, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder").

Driveshaft Inspection

Inspection

1. Driveshaft - Inspect

1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot (B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and the loose boot bands (D). If any damage is found, replace the boot and the boot bands.
2. Check the driveshaft for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the driveshaft.
3. Check the inboard joint (E) and the outboard joint (F) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.
4. Hold the inboard joint and turn the wheel by hand, then make sure the joint is not excessively loose. If necessary, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.

Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner InspectionEngine Compression Inspection