Lancer LS L4-2.0L SOHC (2002)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
DRIVE BELT (FOR GENERATOR, POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR) (CHECK CONDITION)
Generator Drive Belt Tension Check
<When using scan tool MB991502>
Required Special Tools:
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MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
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MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
1. Connect special tool MB991668 to scan tool MB991502.
2. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and select scan tool MB991502 "Belt Tension Measurement" from the menu screen.
4. Hold special tool MB991668 (microphone) near the center of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow), about 10 - 20
mm (0.4 - 0.8 inch) away from the rear surface of the belt and perpendicular to the belt (within an angle of ± 15 degree angle).
CAUTION:
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The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as close as possible to underhood temperature.
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Do not let any contaminants such as water or oil get onto the microphone.
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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.
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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.
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Do not take the measurement while the vehicle's engine is running.
Standard Value
5. 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.
