DRIVE BELT > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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1. 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.

    HINT:
    1. The belt is cracked.
    2. The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
    3. The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.



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  1. Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

    HINT:
    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.



2. 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.

    HINT:
    1. The belt is cracked.
    2. The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
    3. The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.



    B075171E01

  1. Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

    HINT:
    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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  1. Inspect the No. 1 V belt deflection.
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    *1
    		Crankshaft
    *2
    		A/C Compressor
    *3
    		Tensioner

    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)

    HINT:
    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)

    NOTICE:
    1. Check the No. 1 V belt deflection at the specified point.
    2. When installing a new belt, set its deflection value as specified.
    3. When checking a belt used for over 5 minutes, confirm that the deflection value is within the specified range for a used belt.
    4. When reinstalling a belt used for over 5 minutes, check whether its deflection value is within the specified range for a used belt.