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Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 322

 

 

Fig. 10: Removing Alternator 
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Installation 

1. Install the alternator and drive belt in the reverse order of removal.  

2. Connect the battery positive cable and negative cable to the battery.  

3. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system. Enter the customer's radio station 

preset. Set the clock.  

DRIVE BELT 

Removal & Installation 

1. Move the auto-tensioner "A" to relieve tension from the drive belt "B", and remove the drive belt. See 

Fig. 11 .  

2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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Fig. 11: Removing/Installing Drive Belt 
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DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER 

Inspection 

1. Check whether there is a change in the position of the auto-tensioner indicator before starring the engine 

and after starting the engine. If there is a change in the position, replace the auto-tensioner. See Fig. 2 

 

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2. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear abnormal noise, replace the auto-

tensioner pulley. See REPLACEMENT .  

3. Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT .  

4. Move the auto-tensioner within its limit with the wrench. See Fig. 11 . Check that the tensioner moves 

smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does not move smoothly or there is abnormal 
noise, replace the auto-tensioner.  

5. Remove the auto-tensioner. See REPLACEMENT .  

6. Clamp the auto-tensioner "A" by using two 8 mm bolts "B" and a vise "C". Do not clamp the auto-

tensioner itself.  

7. Set the torque wrench "D" in the pulley bolt in the direction. See Fig. 12 

8.  

Align the indicator "E" on the tensioner base with center mark on the tensioner arm by using the torque 
wrench, and measure the torque. If the torque value is not 24-30 ft.lbs (32-40 N.m), replace the auto-
tensioner.  

NOTE:

If the indicator exceeds the center mark, recheck the torque.

 

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Fig. 12: Connecting Auto-Tensioner 
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Replacement 

 

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