Charging System

INSPECT DRIVE BELT

HINT: A belt tensioner is used, so checking the belt tension is not necessary.

a. Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

HINT:
- Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
- The drive belt tension can be released by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise. The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.




b. Check the belt tensioner operation.
1. Check that the belt tensioner moves downward when the drive belt is pressed down at the points indicated in the illustration with approx. 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) of force.
2. Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to make sure the drive belt has not slipped off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.




3. Check that the arrow mark is positioned on the left of line A.
If not, replace the drive belt.






HINT:
- After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.