1. Check for oil leak from seal, and replace it if leak is detected.

2. Check for wear or damage at the top of the rod. Replace it, if required.

3. Hold the timing belt tensioner adjuster by hand, and press the top end of the rod onto the metal (e.g. cylinder block) under a pressure of 98 - 196 N to measure the movement of the rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm

• A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
• B: Length when it is pressed
• A - B: Movement

4. If the measured value is out of the standard value, replace the timing belt tensioner adjuster.

Check the balancer timing belt tension as follows:

1. Apply a pressure of approximately 100 N at the centre (arrow area) between the sprocket as shown then inspect whether the deflection is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5 - 10 mm

2. If not within the standard value, adjust the belt tension. (Refer to .)