On-Vehicle Inspection

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INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT
1. Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.
  If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.
  - The belt is cracked.
  - The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
  - The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.
  Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt For Wear, Cracks Or Other Signs Of Damage
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2. Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
  HINT:
  
  Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the V-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly.
INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
1. Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise. If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner.
Fig 2: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Ribbed Grooves
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