Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

WARNING: All Inspection and replacement are to be performed with ENGINE NOT RUNNING.




WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If any defect exists, replace. Check belt for tension.

Water pump and generator belt tension "a":
9 - 11 mm (0.35 - 0.43 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb pressure

NOTE: When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to 7 - 9 mm (0.28 - 0.35 in.)

3. If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by adjusting alternator position.
4. Tighten alternator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts.
5. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.




POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELTS (IF EQUIPPED) INSPECTION
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If any defect exists, replace.

Check belt for tension.

If belt tension is out of above specification, adjust it.

Power steering pump and/or A/C compressor drive belt tension
"b" : 4 - 7 mm (0.16 - 0.28 in.) deflection under 100 N (10 kg, 22 lb) pressure

3. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.