It is essential to confirm the indexing tang on the back of the tensioner and the indexing stop located on the tensioner body before starting service. The proper position for the tang during installation is within about 6 - 8 millimeters (0.24 - 0.32 inches) of the indexing stop, where a new belt refers to one used for 15 minutes or fewer. If the requirement is not met, check your belt for the proper length or width, worn bearings on accessories such as the A/C compressor,
Power Steering Pump,
Water Pump, idler pulley or generator, belts not installed properly, loose pulleys or incorrect belt routes. If it's time to replace your belt, the tensioner indexing arrow should have reached the minimum signal, because the tensioner will not travel any further. Remove the accessory
Drive Belt, making sure you don't dismantle anything due to the strong spring pressure of the automatic tensioner, because it's all serviced as a unit except for the pulley on the tensioner. After that, get rid of the bolt holding the assembly to the mounting bracket, along with the tensioner assembly. Unlock and rotate the tensioner before putting the bolt into the accessory pulley, hand-tightening it to 34 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Then place the drive belt and verify the positions of the belt's indexing points.