LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mitsubishi >> 2004 >> Outlander LS, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> On-Vehicle Service >> On-Vehicle Service >> Auto-TENSIONER Check >> Function Check >> When using a tension gauge

When using a tension gauge

  1. Check the drive belt tension. (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Belt Vibration Frequency Dimensions
    G00876365Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Use a belt tension gauge in the middle of the belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) to measure that the belt tension is within the standard value.
    1. Standard value: 340 - 555 N 
  3. If not within the standard value, replace the auto-tensioner. (Refer to TIMING BELT ).
    Fig 2: Measuring Belt Tension Using Belt Tension Gauge
    G00876366Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.