On-Vehicle Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Inspect the V-ribbed belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.
If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.
- The belt is cracked.
- The belt is worn out to the extent that wires are exposed.
- The belt has chunks missing from the ribbed grooves.
- Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- Check the V belt deflection and tension.
- If the belt deflection is not as specified, adjust it.
- When inspecting the V belt deflection, apply 98 N (10 kgf) tensile force to it.
- After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then re-adjust the tension to (new belt) specifications.
- Check the V-ribbed belt deflection and tension at the specified point.
- V-ribbed belt tension and deflection should be checked after 2 revolutions of the engine.
- V-ribbed belt tension and deflection should be checked at TDC crank angle and cold condition.
- When adjusting a belt, adjust its deflection and tension to the intermediate values of the specification.
- When reinstalling a belt which has been used for over 5 minutes, adjust its deflection and tension to the used belt specification.
- When using a belt tension gauge, confirm its accuracy by using a master gauge first.
- If using a sonic tension meter: Input data for sonic tension meter
Specification:
- Weight: 15 g/rib*m
- Width: 6 ribs
- Span: 188 mm (7.40 in) (w/ A/C)
- Span: 282 mm (11.1 in) (without A/C)
IMPORTANT:
Check by 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-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly.