CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
To prevent injury due to contact with an operating fan and generator V-belt or cooling fan, keep your hands and clothing away from the fan and generator V-belt and cooling fans when working in the engine compartment with the engine running.
PROCEDURE
INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.
If any of the following defects is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.
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.
| *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.
| *1 | Fan and Generator V Belt |
| *a | Bracket Side Indicator |
| *b | Arm Side Indicator |
| *c | Tensioner |
Check that the tensioner indicator mark is within range A shown in the illustration.
If the mark is not within range A, replace the fan and generator V belt.
Tech Tips
If a new belt has been installed, check that the tensioner indicator mark is within range A.
INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Remove the fan and generator V belt.
Check that nothing gets caught in the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.
If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
| *a | Turn |
Turn the pulley, and check that the tensioner bearing moves smoothly and quietly.
If necessary, replace the tensioner pulley.
Install the fan and generator V belt.