PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES > V-belt

REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Because the rear belt is a stretch type belt, tension adjustment is unnecessary.

1. V-BELT COVER

Remove the V-belt covers.

2. FRONT SIDE BELT (FOR POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND GENERATOR)

NOTE:

Wipe off any oil or water on the belt and pulley.

1. Loosen the lock bolt (A).

2. Loosen the slider bolt (B).

3. Remove the front side belt (C).

4. Install a new belt, and tighten the slider bolt so as to obtain the specified belt tension.

5. Tighten the lock bolt (A).

6. Tighten the slider bolt (B).

Tightening torque:

Lock bolt

25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Slider bolt

8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

7. Idle the engine for approx. 5 min. to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)

8. Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension and adjust it. (With using tension gauge)

9. Idle the engine for approx. 1 min. to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)

10. Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension is within specified value. (With using tension gauge)

11. Adjust the belt tension until the value within specification. (With using tension gauge)

3. REAR SIDE BELT (FOR AIR CONDITIONER)

CAUTION:

Always use new rear side belts.

1. Remove the front side belts.

2. Cut the rear side belt.

3. Install a new belt using the installation jig.

4. Install the front side belt.