Drive Belt: Service and Repair
V-BeltRemoval
NOTE: Perform the following procedures with the engine installed to the body.
FRONT SIDE BELT
1. Remove the V-belt covers.
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 rear side belt.
4. Remove the belt tensioner.
Installation
NOTE: Wipe off any oil or water on the belt and pulley.
FRONT SIDE BELT
1. Install a 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).
Tightening torque:
Lock bolt (A): 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft. lbs.)
Slider bolt (B): 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft. lbs.)
REAR SIDE BELT
1. Install the belt tensioner.
2. Install a V belt, and tighten the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension.
3. Tighten the lock nut (A).
Tightening torque:
Lock nut (A): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
Inspection
1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
2. Remove the V-belt cover and reservoir tank. (with belt tension gauge)
3. Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension (with belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 618 - 755 Nm (63 - 77 kgf, 139 - 170 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 490 - 640 Nm (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 ft. lbs.)
(B)
When installing new parts: 740 - 880 Nm (75 - 90 kgf, 166 - 198 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 350 - 450 Nm (36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 ft. lbs.)
Belt tension (without belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
At inspection: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)
When installing new parts: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
At inspection: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
