Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
1. Replace the belts, if crack, fraying or wear is found.
2. Check the drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension (with belt tension gauge):
(A)
When installing new parts: 640 - 780 N (65 - 80 kgf, 144 - 175 lb)
At inspection: 490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lb)
(B)
When installing new parts: 740 - 880 N (76 - 89 kgf, 167 - 197 lb)
At inspection 350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 78 - 101 1b)
Model with air conditioner
Belt tension (without belt tension gauge):
(A)
When installing new parts: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
At inspection 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)
When installing new parts: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
At inspection 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
Model with air conditioner