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<< B >> Drive Belt Removal: Notes

The following operations will be needed due to the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.

CAUTION: To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction (to the right) on the back of the belt using chalk, etc.
  1. Securely insert the spindle handle or ratchet handle with a 12.7 mm (1/2-inch) insertion angle into the jig hole of the auto-tensioner, and turn the auto-tensioner counterclockwise until it hits the stopper.

    The following operations will be needed due to the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.

    Fig 1: Identifying Hole A
    G04296081Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Align hole A with hole B, insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. to fix and then remove the drive belt.
    Fig 2: Inserting L-Shaped Hexagon Wrench
    G04296082Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.