DRIVE BELT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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    1. Check the fan and generator V belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

      If any of the following defects is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.

      Tech Tips


      • The fan and generator V belt is cracked.

      • The fan and generator V belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.

      • The fan and generator V belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Check that the fan and generator V belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

      Tech Tips

      Check with your hand to confirm that the fan and generator V belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the fan and generator V belt. Install a new fan and generator V belt correctly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Air Conditioner
      *B w/o Air Conditioner
      *1 Crankshaft Pulley
      *2 Generator Pulley
      *3 Water Pump Pulley
      *4 Cooler Compressor Assembly
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      Check the fan and generator V belt deflection.

      Standard Deflection

      Pressing Force

      N (kg, lb)

      New Belt

      mm (in.)

      Used Belt

      mm (in.)

      10

      (10, 22)

      7.0 to 8.0

      (0.276 to 0.315)

      10.0 to 12.0

      (0.394 to 0.472)

      Note


      • Check the V belt deflection at the specified point.

      • When installing a new belt, set its deflection value as specified.

      • When checking a belt used for over 5 minutes, confirm that the deflection value is within the specified range for a used belt.

      • When reinstalling a belt used for over 5 minutes, check whether its deflection value is within the specified range for a used belt.