Honda Civic. Manual — part 368

Fig. 11: Identifying Drive Belt
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2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.

DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF.

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Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator's pointer (A). 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 auto-tensioner (see DRIVE
BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Fig. 12: Identifying Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection
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3. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear abnormal

noise, replace the auto-tensioner pulley (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-
TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

4. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
5. Set a long-handled, boxed-end wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner from

above the engine. Slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown. Check that
the tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner
does not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise, replace the auto-
tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

NOTE:

This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner; you must turn
the wrench slowly.

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Fig. 13: Identifying Long-Handled, Boxed-End Wrench
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DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts.

Fig. 14: Identifying Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolts
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2. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
3. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ).

4. Remove the water pump pulley.

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Fig. 15: Identifying Water Pump Pulley (With Torque Specifications)
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5. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Fig. 16: Identifying Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner (With Torque
Specifications)
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6. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner in the reverse order of removal.

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