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DECOUPLING RING TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-X 2.0]

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Warning

• A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the decoupling ring tensioner.

Caution

• Do not apply any more excess torque when the decoupling ring tensioner has moved full stroke. Otherwise, the decoupling ring tensioner may be damaged.

1. Remove the splash shield (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove the right wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-X 2.0].)

3. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-X 2.0].)

4. Attach a wrench to the cast hexagon part of the decoupling ring tensioner and slowly rotate the decoupling ring tensioner in the direction shown in the figure.

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5. Insert the pin into the hole shown in the figure.

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6. Attach a wrench to the cast hexagon part of the decoupling ring tensioner and slowly rotate the decoupling ring tensioner in the direction shown in the figure to release the tension.

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7. Set the generator drive belt aside.

8. Remove the bolts.

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9. Remove the decoupling ring tensioner as shown in the figure.

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10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Decoupling Ring Tensioner Installation Note.)

Decoupling Ring Tensioner Installation Note

1. Attach a wrench to the cast hexagon part of the decoupling ring tensioner and slowly rotate the decoupling ring tensioner in the direction shown in the figure.

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2. Insert the pin into the hole shown in the figure.

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3. Attach a wrench to the cast hexagon part of the decoupling ring tensioner and slowly rotate the decoupling ring tensioner in the direction shown in the figure.

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4. Insert the pin into the hole shown in the figure.

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5. Install the generator drive belt.

6. Install the decoupling ring tensioner.