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On-Vehicle Inspection Of Drive Belt

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  1. Inspect Drive Belt's Installation Condition  :

    Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

    Fig 1: Identifying Correct Drive Belt Installation
    G01065400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. NOTE:
    • "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.
    Fig 2: Drive Belt Tension Measurement Point With Routing
    G01065401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 3: Using Belt Tension Measurement Gauge
    G01065402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Inspect Drive Belt Deflection  .

    Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.

    Drive Belt Tension

    1. New belt: 110 plus or minus; 11 lbf  .
    2. Used belt: 67 plus or minus; 10 lbf  .