Damage Symptoms And General Information
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NOTE:
Drive belt removed incorrectly
- Risk of damage to drive belt
→ Only remove the drive belt when it is cold.
→ Replace damaged drive belt.
NOTE:
Drive belt breaks and becomes jammed
- Risk of damage to components (trim panels, electric cables, etc.)
- Sealing ring on crankshaft vibration balancer can start to leak
- Vibration balancer can overheat and lose its strength
→ Following belt breakage, check adjacent components and the interior of the engine compartment for damage, and repair or replace damaged parts if necessary.
→ Find out why the belt broke. Check deflection rollers or crankshaft vibration balancer for prior damage.
→ If the drive belt is jammed, replace vibration balancer.
WARNING:
Rotating components
- Danger of limbs being trapped or severed
→ Disconnect power supply to the drive motor of components or to the battery.
Information
- The following table indicates damage which necessitates replacement .
| Item | Type Of Damage | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| -A- | Slight Crack In A Rib | Drive Belt Is OK |
| -B- | Hairline Crack That Runs Across The Entire Belt Width, Or The Butt Seam Is Damaged | Replace Drive Belt |
| -C- | Crack Running Down To Half Of Rib Height | Drive Belt Must Be Replaced If There Is More Than One Crack Running Down To Half Of Rib Height. |
| -D- | Crack Running To Base Of Rib | Replace Drive Belt |
| -E- | Crack Running To Traction Cord, Or Sides So Worn That The Traction Cord Becomes Visible | Replace Drive Belt |
| -F- | Rib Detachment | Replace Drive Belt |
| -G- | Rib Fracture | Replace Drive Belt |