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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT DRIVE BELT




a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.

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




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

HINT: Confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley.


INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (1ZZ-FE ENGINE)

HINT: You don't need to check the belt deflection because auto tensioner is adopted.