DRIVE BELT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


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      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.

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      *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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      *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.

  2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fan and generator V belt.

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      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.

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      *a Turn

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

      If necessary, replace the tensioner pulley.

    4. Install the fan and generator V belt.

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