Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Checking Drive Belts





NOTE: On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for the drive belt routing.

WARNING: Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.

^ Make sure that the stamp mark of auxiliary drive belt auto-tensioner is within the usable range.

NOTE:
^ Check the auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
^ When the new drive belt is installed, the range should be A.
^ Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
^ If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the belt.

Tension Adjustment
^ Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the auto-tensioner.