CONSTRUCTION
Accessory components are driven by a serpentine belt consisting of a single V-ribbed belt. It reduces the overall engine length, weight and the number of engine parts.
An automatic V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly eliminates the need for tension adjustment.
| *1 | Crankshaft Pulley | *2 | V-ribbed Belt |
| *3 | Water Pump Pulley | *4 | V-ribbed Belt Tensioner Assembly |
| *5 | Idler Pulley | - | - |
The tension of the V-ribbed belt is properly maintained by the tension spring enclosed in the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
| *1 | Spring | *2 | Arm |
| *3 | Idler Pulley | - | - |
| *a | Cross Section | *b | Fulcrum |
| *c | Belt Loosen Direction | *d | Belt Tension Direction |