how do you change the drive belts on a 2004 mitsubishi galant?
Nov 21, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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Insert a socket handle into hole on auto-tensioner arm and turn anticlockwise to release the tension to remove the belt. At bottom you can see 2 small holes. Turn the auto-tensioner till the 2 holes line up and insert a pin to hold the tensioner in the released position to facilitate installation.
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Nov 22, 2010 at 5:55 PM
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<< A >> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
The following operations will be needed due to the introduction of the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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.
2. Rotate the auto-tensioner counterclockwise and align hole A with hole B.
CAUTION:To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating
direction (clockwise) on he back of the belt using chalk, etc.
3. Insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. into the hole to fix and then remove the drive belt.
© 2008 Mitchell Repair Information Co., LLC.
<< A >> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
The following operations will be needed due to the introduction of the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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.
2. Rotate the auto-tensioner counterclockwise and align hole A with hole B.
CAUTION:To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating
direction (clockwise) on he back of the belt using chalk, etc.
3. Insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. into the hole to fix and then remove the drive belt.
© 2008 Mitchell Repair Information Co., LLC.
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Nov 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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