Removal & Installation
2.0L (VIN N) & 2.3L (VIN Z) Engine
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Remove the splash shield
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Fig. Location of splash shield and removal.
To install:
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Route the drive belt.
- Slowly release the tensioner
- Reinstall the splash shield.
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
- Disconnect battery negative cable from battery and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.
- Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL
- Remove the splash shield
- Lower the vehicle.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner using a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Fig. Drive belt tensioner-VIN P engine.
To install:
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner with a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar.
- Route the drive belt.
- Slowly release the tensioner
- Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL.
- Reinstall the splash shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
- Disconnect battery negative cable from battery and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.
- Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL
- Remove the splash shield
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Fig. Location of splash shield and removal.
Fig. Rotating belt tensioner.
To install:
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Route the drive belt.
- Slowly release the tensioner
- Reinstall the splash shield.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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Adjustment
Belt tension is automatically maintained by a spring-loaded tensioner. No adjustment is necessary.
Belt tension is automatically maintained by a spring-loaded tensioner. No adjustment is necessary.
Drive Belt Routings
Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.0L (VIN P) 2.0L (VIN P) engine with A/C
Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.0L (VIN P) 2.0L (VIN P) engine without A/C
Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.0L (VIN 3) 2.0L (VIN 3) engine
Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.3L (VIN Z) engine
Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.0L (VIN N) and 2.3L (VIN Z) engine
Inspection
Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately.
Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately.
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For more car related problem troubleshooting:---
This are the sections, you can go through and click the link to read its troubleshooting.
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The car will not start?
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Car will not crank?
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Car has no spark?
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How to troubleshoot car battery?
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How to test starter solenoid?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-starter-solenoid.html
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How to test cars starter?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-cars-starter.html
How to replace starter in car?
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car will turn over but will not start?
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