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Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC): V-belt: Inspection

  1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
  2. Check the drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.

    Belt tension (With using belt tension gauge) 

    1. (A) 
    2. replaced: 618 - 755 N (63 - 77 kgf, 139 - 169 lb) 
    3. reused: 490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lb) 
    4. (B)* 
    5. replaced: 740 - 880 N (76 - 89 kgf, 167 - 197 lb) 
    6. reused: 350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 78 - 101 lb) 
    7. *: with air conditioner 
    Fig 1: [Identifying Drive Belt For Checking Tension (1 Of 2)]
    G00966964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Belt tension (Without using belt tension gauge) 

    1. (A) 
    2. replaced: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 in) 
    3. reused: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 in) 
    4. (B)* 
    5. replaced: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 in) 
    6. reused: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 in) 
    7. *: with air conditioner 
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt For Checking Tension (2 Of 2)
    G00966965Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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