DRIVE BELT INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


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      Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc. If any defect has been found, replace the belt.

      Tech Tips


      • Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

      • After installing the V-ribbed belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Check to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley by hand.

      • A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes with the engine running.

      • A "used belt" is a belt which has been used for 5 minutes with the engine running.

      • After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.

      Tech Tips

      Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

  2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise. If a malfunction exitsts, replace the tensioner.

  3. INSPECT TENSIONER PULLEY


    1. Remove the V-ribbed belt.

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      Turn the pulley, and check that the tensioner bearing moves smoothly and quietly.

      If necessary, replace the tensioner pulley.

    3. Install the V-ribbed belt.