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V-Belt

V-belt

REMOVAL

NOTE: Perform the following procedures with the engine installed to the body.

FRONT SIDE BELT





1) Remove the V-belt cover.
2) Loosen the lock bolt (A).
3) Loosen the slider bolt (B).





4) Remove the front side belt (C).

REAR SIDE BELT
1) Loosen the lock nut (A).





2) Loosen the slider bolt (B).
3) Remove the A/C belt.





4) Remove the A/C belt tensioner.

INSTALLATION

FRONT SIDE BELT

NOTE: Wipe off any oil or water on the belt and pulley.

1) Install the V-belt (c), and tighten the slider bolt so as to obtain the specified belt tension.
2) Tighten the lock bolt (A).





3) Tighten the slider bolt (B).
4) Idle the engine for approximately 5 minutes to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)
5) Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension and adjust it. (With using tension gauge)
6) Idle the engine for approximately 1 minute to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)
7) Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension is within specified value. (With using tension gauge)
8) Adjust the belt tension until the value within specification. (With using tension gauge)

REAR SIDE BELT
1) Install the belt, and tighten the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension.





2) Tighten the lock nut (A).
3) Idle the engine for approximately 5 minutes to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)
4) Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension and adjust it. (With using tension gauge)
5) Idle the engine for approximately 1 minute to normalize the V-belt. (With using tension gauge)
6) Stop the engine, and then check the belt tension is within specified value. (With using tension gauge)
7) Adjust the belt tension until the value within specification. (With using tension gauge)

INSPECTION

WITHOUT USING BELT TENSION GAUGE
1) Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.





2) Check the drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension:
(A)
replaced: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
reused: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)*
replaced: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
reused: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
*: with air conditioner

WITH USING BELT TENSION GAUGE
1) Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.





2) Check the belt tension using belt tension gauge. And adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension:
(A) 490 - 640 N(50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lbs.)
(B) 350 - 450 N(36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 lbs.)