On-Vehicle Inspection Of Drive Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect Drive Belt's Installation Condition
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Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on the running engine.
- "Used belt" refer to a belt which has been on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- Inspect Drive Belt Deflection
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Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Drive Belt Tension
- New belt: 110 plus or minus; 11 lbf .
- Used belt: 67 plus or minus; 10 lbf .
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