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CHAPTER 2 8354/8404
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D615-W02 May-2003
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E. COOLING SYSTEM
a . Checking Adjusting
(A) Fan belt
1. Measure the deflection, depressing the belt half-
way between the fan drive pulley and the alternator
pulley at 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) of force.
2. If the deflection is not between the factory specifica-
tions, loosen the bolts and nuts, and relocate the
alternator to adjust.
3. If the belt is damaged or worn (See figure), replace
the belt.
Belt
tension
(direction) Factory
spec
7 ~ 9mm
0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
at 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs)
of force
(B) Radiator water tightness
1. Fill radiator with water to the specified amount and
warm up the engine.
2. Set a radiator tester and raise the water pressure to
the specified pressure.
3. Check the radiator for water leaks.
4. For water leak from the pin hole, repair with a radia-
tor cement, and for other leaks, replace the radiator.
Radiator
water
tightness Factory
spec
No leaks at 137 kPa
(1.4 kgf/cm², 20 psi)
(C)Radiator cap tightness
1. Set a radiator tester on the radiator cap.
2. Apply 88 kPa (0.9 kgf/cm², 13 psi) of pressure and
measure the pressure for 10 seconds.
3. If the pressure falls below 59 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm², 9 psi),
replace the radiator cap.
Radiator
cap
tightness Factory
spec
More than 10 seconds
for pressure fall
from 88 ~ 59 kPa
(0.9 ~ 0.6 kgf/cm², 13 ~ 9 psi)
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