Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION






INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

HINT: Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.






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






INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check that the tension is within A range on the auto tensioner scale.
If the tension is not within the A range on the scale,replace the belt with a new one.

HINT: When replacing the drive belt with a new one, the belts tension should be within the B range on the belt tensioner scale.