DRIVE BELT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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    1. Remove the 3 clips and the No. 3 engine under cover.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ No. 1 Cooler Cover)

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    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 1 cooler cover.

  3. REMOVE NO. 4 ENGINE COVER (w/ No. 4 Engine Cover)

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the No. 4 engine cover.

  4. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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    1. Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

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

      Tech Tips


      • The belt is cracked.

      • The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.

      • The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

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      Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

      Tech Tips

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

  5. INSPECT NO. 1 V BELT DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (w/ Air Conditioning System)

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    1. Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

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

      Tech Tips


      • The belt is cracked.

      • The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.

      • The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

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      Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

      Tech Tips

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Crankshaft
      *2 A/C Compressor
      *3 Tensioner

      Inspect the No. 1 V belt deflection.

      Deflection

      Pressing Force

      N ( kg, lb)

      New Belt

      mm (in.)

      Used Belt

      mm (in.)

      10

      (10, 22)

      8.0 to 10.0

      (0.315 to 0.394)

      10.0 to 12.0

      (0.394 to 0.472)

      Tech Tips

      No. 1 V belt tension

      New Belt

      N (kg, lb)

      Used Belt

      N (kg, lb)

      397 to 593

      (40 to 60, 89 to 133)

      300 to 398

      (31 to 41, 67 to 89)

      Note


      • Check the No. 1 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.

  6. INSTALL NO. 4 ENGINE COVER (w/ No. 4 Engine Cover)

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    1. Temporarily install the No. 4 engine cover with the 2 bolts and nut.

    2. Fully tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ No. 1 Cooler Cover)

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    1. Temporarily install the No. 1 cooler cover with the 2 nuts.

    2. Fully tighten the 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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    1. Install the No. 3 engine under cover with the 3 clips.