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DRIVE BELTS: Checking Drive Belts

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WARNING: Be sure to perform when the engine is stopped.
  1. Remove air duct and resonator assembly when inspecting drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Make sure that the auto tensioner indicator is within the allowable working range (A) as shown in illustration below.
  3. Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
  4. If the indicator is out of the allowable range or drive belt is damaged, replace the drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Fig 1: Identifying Allowable Working Range Auto Tensioner Indicator
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