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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      *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.

  2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner clockwise and counterclockwise. Check that the tensioner moves smoothly.

      If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.