Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is within the standard value.
<BELT DEFLECTION CHECK>
Apply approximately 100 N (22 pound) of force to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that
the amount of deflection is within the standard value.
Standard value
If the tension or deflection is outside the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut A behind the tension pulley.
2. Adjust the belt deflection amount using the adjusting bolt B.
3. Tighten the fixing nut A.
Tightening torque: 26 ± 4 Nm (19 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Check after turning the crankshaft one or more rotations clockwise.
4. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust if necessary.
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.4L ENGINE>
CAUTION: Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
1. Make sure that the indicator mark is within the area marked with A in the illustration.
2. If the mark is out of the area, replace the drive belt.
NOTE: The drive belt tension adjustment is not necessary as auto-tensioner is adopted.
