In Vehicle Inspection

Figure 121-Timing Belt Inspection:

1. Remove the accessory drive belts.
2. Remove timing belt covers.
3. Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist:
- Hardening of back rubber back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.
- Cracks on rubber back.
- Cracks or peeling of canvas.
- Cracks on rib root.
- Cracks on belt sides.
- Missing teeth.
- Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.

4. If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the belt cover can be installed.