A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT



Check the drive belt tension by the following procedures.

STANDARD VALUE:
Item
When checked
When adjusted
When replaced
Vibration frequency Hz
222.5 - 251.0
222.5 - 251.0
259.8 - 300.0
Tension N
363 - 462
363 - 462
495 - 660
Deflection mm (Reference)
6.8 - 8.0
6.8 - 8.0
5.1 - 6.4

WHEN THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY IS MEASURED (SPECIAL TOOL MB992080 IS USED): RECOMMENDATION


note The vibration frequency measuring method is recommended for check and adjustment of the drive belt tension.

1.Connect special tool microphone assembly (MB992082) to special tool belt tension meter (MB992081) of special tool belt tension meter set (MB992080).
2.Press the "POWER" button to turn on the power supply.
3.Press the numeral key of "1" and check that "No.1" appears on the upper left of the display.
note This operation is to temporarily set the preset data such as the belt specifications, because if the measurement is taken without input of the belt specifications, conversion to tension value (N) cannot be made, resulting in judgement of error.
4.Press "Hz" button twice to change the display to the frequency display (Hz).

5.
caution
  • The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as close to normal temperature as possible.
  • Do not let any contaminants such as water or oil get onto the microphone.
  • If strong gusts of wind blow against the microphone or if there are any loud sources of noise nearby, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
  • If the microphone is touching the belt while the measurement is being made, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
  • Do not take the measurement while the vehicle’s engine is running.
Hold special tool MB992080 to the middle of the belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by arrow) where it does not contact the belt (approximately 10 - 15 mm away from the rear surface of the belt) so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an angle of ± 15 °).
6.Press the "MEASURE" button.
7.Gently tap the middle of the belt between the pulleys (the place indicated by the arrow) with your finger as shown in the illustration, and check that the vibration frequency of the belt is within the standard value.
note To take the measurement repeatedly, fillip the belt again.

WHEN USING THE TENSION GAUGE



Use a belt tension gauge in the middle of the belt between the pulleys shown in the figure (at the place indicated by the arrow) to check that the belt tension is within the standard value.

BELT DEFLECTION CHECK



Apply approximately 100 N of pressure against the location between the pulleys shown by the arrow in the illustration and then measure the deflection.
When the belt tension is adjusted by measuring the belt deflection, adjust it with a tool for vibration frequency measurement or tension measurement afterward.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT


If not within the standard value, adjust the belt tension by the following procedure.

1.Loosen the locking nut of the tensioner pulley.
2.Use the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt tension. The tension will increase when turning the adjusting bolt clockwise, and decrease when turning anti-clockwise.
3.Tighten the locking nut.
4.Tighten the adjusting bolt.
5.
caution When checking the belt tension, turn the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
Check the belt tension, and readjust if necessary.