Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
4. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust if necessary.
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
<When using scan tool (MUT-II)>
With your finger tip lightly tap the center of the belt between the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the illustration and then measure the belt
vibration frequency.
NOTE: Refer to for information regarding the vibration frequency measurement method using the scan tool (MUT-II).
<When not using scan tool (MUT-II)>
Standard Value
1. Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is at he standard value at a point half-way between the two pulleys (indicated by an arrow in
the illustration). In addition, press this section with a force of 98 N (22 lb) and check that the amount of belt deflection is at the standard value.
2. If the tension or deflection is not within the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing not.
2. Adjust the amount of belt deflection using the adjusting bolt.
3. Tighten the fixing nut.
CAUTION: Turn the crankshaft once or more clockwise before checking.
4. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust if necessary.
