How to inspect and adjust drive belts, and what procedures are involved in renewing them on Mitsubishi Lancer?

When inspecting the drive belts for cracks or separation between the rubber and the fibre cords, look at the belt. Although cracks on the ribs are okay, if any adjacent ribs are missing a section greater than 13 mm they will require renewal. All drive belts must be adjusted to prevent slippage without overloading the bearings of the components. If the drive belt is slipping and you've already checked the tension, The belt is likely defective and must be removed and checked to see if the pulleys rotate freely. A running engine, after just 5 minutes, starts to progressively wear away at the belt that was previously grabbed. For all models except those fitted with the 2.4 litre engine, the air conditioning compressor and the power steering pump are driven from the same belt and the renewal or adjustment procedure is the same for all models. All 1.8 and 2.0 litre models have a separate tensioner from the power steering pump, while 1.5 litre models that do not have power steering have the tensioner mounted on the air conditioning bracket. Remove the retainers and splashguard in the driver side wheel arch. Subsequently, check the tension for the belt by applying a force of 98 Newtons. A new belt should deflect by 7-9 mm while a used one should deflect by 10-11 mm. Tighten the adjustment bolt in the clockwise direction until the tensioner touches the belt, and then tighten the pivot bolts and lock nut. To adjust, loosen tensioner locknut and turn the adjusting bolt to change tension. Finally, tighten locknut and pivot bolts securely. Once a new belt is fitted, run the engine for five minutes and check its tension again. For the alternator belt, the process is similar, as the alternator belt drives the water pump on 1.5 litre models, whilst on 1.8 and 2.0 litre models the timing belt does. Take off the splashguard. Check tension using the same force. Renew or adjust if necessary by loosening the locknut and pivot bolt on the alternator assembly. For the 2.4 litre engine, the drive belts should be inspected in the same way. If the indicator mark on the tensioner is not within the limit marks, replace the belt. In order to replace the splashguard, first remove the splashguard, then use the tensioner to loosen the belt. Next, check each pulley for proper operation before installing the new belt. Make sure the belt is fully seated on both pulleys before releasing the tensioner, then start the engine and shortly check the indicator mark on the tensioner. Reattach any parts you've removed to get to the drive.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Power Steering Belt Part Number: 4451A107
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- 2004-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | ES, LS, OZ Rally, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: MN158795
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | Evolution, Evolution MR, Evolution RS, Evolution SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: 1340A123
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2010-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | DE, ES, ES Sportback | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: 4451A114
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Power Steering Belt
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- 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | DE, ES, ES Sportback, GT, GT Sportback, GTS, GTS Sportback, Ralliart, Ralliart Sportback, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: 1340A150
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Outer Boot
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- 2012-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | DE, ES, ES Sportback | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: MN176973
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | Ralliart, Sportback, Sportback Ralliart | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | DE, ES, ES Sportback, GT, GT Sportback, Ralliart, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: MD373622
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- Other Name: Belt, Power Steering; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Power Steering Belt
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- 2002-2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | ES, LS, OZ Rally | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: MZ690266
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | Evolution, Evolution MR, Evolution RS, Evolution SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: 4451A115
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | Evolution GSR, Evolution MR, Evolution MR Touring, Evolution SE, Ralliart, Ralliart Sportback, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Alternator Belt Part Number: 4451A106
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Serpentine Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2004-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | ES, LS, OZ Rally, Ralliart, SE, Sportback, Sportback Ralliart | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Serpentine Belt Part Number: 1340A124
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- Other Name: Belt, Alternator & Other; Drive Belt; V-Belt
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- 2011-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | DE, ES, ES Sportback | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Mitsubishi Lancer Drive Belt

The Mitsubishi Lancer Drive Belt connects the engine crankshaft to essential driven components, which include the alternator, water pump, power-steering pump, air conditioning compressor and any emissions equipment to turn them with a single flexible loop. Reliable wear and noise performance of a well-fitted Mitsubishi Lancer Drive Belt is important. The Mitsubishi Lancer uses a serpentine Drive Belt that traverses a series of spring-loaded tensioners and idler pulleys. This compact belt drive system requires minimal manual adjustment. This Drive Belt is made of EPDM rubber reinforced with fibers. There are V-shaped grooves on each pulley that it grips. As the crankshaft rotates, the ribbed surface enables torque transfer to every attached component. So, electrical charge, cooling circulation, steering assistance and cabin cooling on any engine run remain functional. As the material slowly deteriorates over time, the rib peaks alter from a crisp V-shape to a smooth U-shape, lessening surface contact and potentially allowing slippage. The noise combination of chirping or squeal, along with visible signs of fraying, glazing, chunking or contamination can result from the misalignment of a pulley, weakness of a tensioner or the buildup of heat causing a quicker failure. A few visual checks for surface damage and rib wear can go a long way in ensuring that the drive system is functioning properly and in avoiding serious issues that arise when the Drive Belt breaks. When a replacement is needed, a belt with the size of the Mitsubishi Lancer will have the proper tension and ensure that the belt drive system performs well.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to inspect and adjust drive belts, and what procedures are involved in renewing them on Mitsubishi Lancer?
A:
When inspecting the drive belts for cracks or separation between the rubber and the fibre cords, look at the belt. Although cracks on the ribs are okay, if any adjacent ribs are missing a section greater than 13 mm they will require renewal. All drive belts must be adjusted to prevent slippage without overloading the bearings of the components. If the drive belt is slipping and you've already checked the tension, The belt is likely defective and must be removed and checked to see if the pulleys rotate freely. A running engine, after just 5 minutes, starts to progressively wear away at the belt that was previously grabbed. For all models except those fitted with the 2.4 litre engine, the air conditioning compressor and the power steering pump are driven from the same belt and the renewal or adjustment procedure is the same for all models. All 1.8 and 2.0 litre models have a separate tensioner from the power steering pump, while 1.5 litre models that do not have power steering have the tensioner mounted on the air conditioning bracket. Remove the retainers and splashguard in the driver side wheel arch. Subsequently, check the tension for the belt by applying a force of 98 Newtons. A new belt should deflect by 7-9 mm while a used one should deflect by 10-11 mm. Tighten the adjustment bolt in the clockwise direction until the tensioner touches the belt, and then tighten the pivot bolts and lock nut. To adjust, loosen tensioner locknut and turn the adjusting bolt to change tension. Finally, tighten locknut and pivot bolts securely. Once a new belt is fitted, run the engine for five minutes and check its tension again. For the alternator belt, the process is similar, as the alternator belt drives the water pump on 1.5 litre models, whilst on 1.8 and 2.0 litre models the timing belt does. Take off the splashguard. Check tension using the same force. Renew or adjust if necessary by loosening the locknut and pivot bolt on the alternator assembly. For the 2.4 litre engine, the drive belts should be inspected in the same way. If the indicator mark on the tensioner is not within the limit marks, replace the belt. In order to replace the splashguard, first remove the splashguard, then use the tensioner to loosen the belt. Next, check each pulley for proper operation before installing the new belt. Make sure the belt is fully seated on both pulleys before releasing the tensioner, then start the engine and shortly check the indicator mark on the tensioner. Reattach any parts you've removed to get to the drive.