DRIVE BELT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V-RIBBED BELT

    A0117MQ

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

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

    2. A0116Z3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      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-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly.

  2. INSPECT NO. 1 V-RIBBED (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT (w/ Air Conditioning System)

    A01173S

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

      If any of the following defects is found, replace the No. 1 V-ribbed 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.

    2. A011B6IE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      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 No. 1 V-ribbed belt. Install a new No. 1 V-ribbed belt correctly.

    3. A01193QE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Crankshaft
      *2 A/C Compressor
      *3 Tensioner

      Inspect the No. 1 V-ribbed 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-ribbed 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-ribbed 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.