Section 10 (Engine Mechanical (H4SO)): V-belt: Inspection

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Replace the belts, if crack, fraying or wear is found.
Remove the V-belt cover and reservoir tank, (with belt tension gauge)
Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension (with belt tension gauge):

(A)

When installing new parts:

618 - 755 N (63 - 77 kgf, 139 - 170 lb)

At inspection

490 - 640 N (50.0-65.3 kgf, 110.2-143.9 lb)

(B)

When installing new parts:

740-880 N (75.5-89.7 kgf, 166-198 lb)

At inspection

350 - 450N(35.7-45.9 kgf, 78.7-101.2 lb)

Fig 1: View Of Pulley And Drive Belt
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Belt tension (without belt tension gauge):

(A)

When installing new parts:

7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 in)

At inspection

9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 in)

(B)

When installing new parts:

7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 in)

At inspection

9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 in)

Fig 2: View Of Pulley And Drive Belt
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.