On-Vehicle Inspection
- V-belt checkNOTE: Check the belt when reusing it.
- Check the V-belt for wear or cracks.NOTE:
- Replace the belt if it is cracked.
- Replace the belt if it is worn until its core is exposed.
- Replace the belt if its rib rubber is chipped.
- Check that the V-belt fits securely in the rib grooves.NOTE:
- Visually and manually check that the V-belt is properly located on the rib grooves at the lower side of the pulleys.
- If the V-belt is not located properly, replace with a new part.
- Check the V-belt for wear or cracks.
- V-ribbed belt tensioner ASSY check
- Stop the engine from idling speed and check that the V-belt does not protrude from the width of belt tensioner pulley.
- Move the belt tensioner in the both rotational directions to check whether it is caught.
NOTE: Replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner ASSY if faulty.