Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION/TENSION INSPECTION [13B-MSP]

CAUTION:
- The drive belt deflection can be inspected only between specified pulleys.
- Perform the drive belt deflection/tension inspection when the engine is cold, or at least 30 min after the engine has stopped.
- If the drive belt that is being used exceeds the deflection/tension limit, adjust it to the deflection/tension used when adjusting.

1. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

2. Apply a pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf} to the back of the drive belt in the middle of the pulleys shown in the figure and inspect the deflection. Otherwise, inspect the tension using the SST.











NOTE:
- The drive belt tension can be inspected anywhere between the pulleys. The drive belt deflection can be inspected only between specified pulleys.

- If the drive belt deflection is at the deflection limit or more, or the drive belt tension is at the tension limit or less, adjust the drive belt deflection/tension.

Drive belt deflection (with pressure of 98 N {10 kgf, 22lbf})





Drive belt tension (when using the SST)





3. Install the engine cover. Service and Repair