On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

Fig 1: Identifying Correct And Wrong Fitting Of Drive Belt Into Ribbed Grooves
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INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
1. Drive belt tension:
2. New belt: 165 +/- 26 lbf
3. Used belt: 88 +/- 22 lbf
Fig 2: Inspecting Drive Belt Tension
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HINT:
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
Fig 3: Identifying Belt Tension Measuring Equipment
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