What is the importance of the serpentine drivebelt in the overall operation on Acura TL?

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This engine has a single drivebelt at its front that is shaped like a snake and plays an important role in the overall performance of the engine and its various components. The belt wears out because of what it does and what it consists of and therefore should be frequently inspected. Alternator, power steering pump, water pump and air conditioning compressor are driven by the serpentine belt. When the engine is stopped, you must look for cracks anywhere along the length of this belt as well as separation between plies (layers) of belts. In order to inspect it thoroughly, one will have to move the belt from pulleys, which may require turning the engine with a wrench or socket fitted onto crankshaft pulley bolt. Turn it around so that both sides can be seen. Also check fraying (fibers sticking out), and glazing (belt with shiny appearance). Nicks, cracks, distortion and corrosion on pulleys should also be examined. Bear in mind that ribbed belts often develop small cracks on their ribs' edges; such belts do not necessarily need replacement as long as these cracks are not extensive or very deep. An automatic tensioner adjusts drivebelt tensioning force level. Look at wear indicator on tensioner itself. Marks must fit into specified range; otherwise the belt will need replacing. Also look at how path of drivebelt across other devices in your vehicle is laid out before removing it from pulleys completely thus use a suitable spanner-wrench to release all the tension applied by springs onto this belt's body which holds it taut against other parts by rotating anti-clockwise direction but away from engine block when mounted through crankshaft pulley center bolt until new drive-belt mounts over relevant crankshaft oscillator mountings such as alternator support bracket, idler bearing(s), A/C clutch plate assembly and finally yank up slowly backwards towards its each side till full contact made against corresponding trackways then let go of tensioner. Take off the drivebelt as previously described. Remove bolts that hold tensioner to engine block and disconnect it from the engine. Tensioner pulley can be individually replaced, if need arise. Install is backwards steps to removal hence make sure tightening happens on tensioner(in case) and pulley bolts again.

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