Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt Alignment, Checking

Check the alignment of the ribbed belt after replacing the following components:

• Power steering pump

• Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor

• Accessory bracket (for power steering pump and A/C compressor)

• To prevent damage to the ribbed belt, check the alignment of the ribbed belt between the A/C compressor and the power steering pump.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Alignment gauge (3201)

• Spanner wrench (3212)

Test Sequence

• Lock carrier is pulled toward the front. Refer to => [ Lock Carrier, Pulling Toward the Front ] Lock Carrier, Pulling Toward the Front.

• Ribbed belt is removed. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Place the (3201) on Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley.





• The power steering pump pulley and A/C compressor pulley must align.

If the pulleys do not align:

- Remove the power steering pump pulley bolts - arrows -.





• For removing and installing the bolts use the (3212) to counter hold.

• Installed position: Writing "front" on the pulley indicates the direction of travel.

- Adjust the distance between the power steering pump pulley to the A/C compressor pulley using shims of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 mm.





- Check the alignment of pulleys using the (3201). Readjust if necessary.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

Tightening Specifications