Installation [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

HINT: 

When reusing the V-ribbed belt, check the ribs and back of the V-ribbed belt for wear and cracks. If wear or a crack that reaches the core (at more than 1 point) is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.

1. Partially install the V-ribbed belt to the crankshaft pulley as shown in the illustration.

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   NOTE:

   • Make sure the V-ribbed belt is securely mounted on the water pump pulley.

   • Do not allow slack in the V-ribbed belt.
2. While holding the crankshaft pulley side V-ribbed belt, gradually rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise to install the V-ribbed belt.

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   WARNING:

   Do not hold any other parts of the V-ribbed belt, or your fingers may get caught between the V-ribbed belt and crankshaft pulley as they are rotated.

   NOTE:

   • Guide the V-ribbed belt into the grooves of the water pump pulley as the crankshaft pulley is rotated.

   • Make sure the V-ribbed belt is not inside out.
3. Rotate the crankshaft pulley until the V-ribbed belt is fully mounted on the water pump pulley.

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

4. Check that the V-ribbed belt is securely mounted on the crankshaft pulley and water pump pulley.
   NOTE:

   Make sure the ribs of the V-ribbed belt are not cracked.

5. Start the engine and check that the V-ribbed belt turns smoothly without any noise.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 81 [10/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 81 [08/2019 - ]

Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]