Drive Belt: Service and Repair
V-beltREMOVAL
NOTE: Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part.
FRONT SIDE BELT
1) Remove the collector cover.
2) Loosen the lock bolt (A).
3) Loosen the slider bolt (B).
4) Remove the front side belt (C).
REAR SIDE BELT
1) Remove the front side belts. to ME(H4DOTC)-39, FRONT SIDE BELT, REMOVAL, V-belt>
2) Loosen the lock nut (A).
3) Loosen the slider bolt (B).
4) Remove the rear side belt.
5) Remove the belt tensioner.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Wipe off any oil and water on the belt and pulley.
FRONT SIDE BELT
1) Install the front side belt (C), and tighten the slider bolt so as to obtain the specified belt tension. to ME(H4DOTC)-40, INSPECTION, V-belt>
2) Tighten the lock bolt (A).
3) Tighten the slider bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
Lock bolt (A) 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Slider bolt (B) 8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
REAR SIDE BELT
1) Install the belt tensioner.
2) Install a rear side belt, and tighten the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension. to ME(H4DOTC)-40, INSPECTION, V-belt>
3) Tighten the lock nut (A).
Tightening torque:
Lock nut (A) 23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17. 0 ft-lb)
4) Install the front side belt. to ME(H4DOTC)-39, FRONT SIDE BELT, INSTALLATION, V-belt>
INSPECTION
1) Replace the belts, if crack, fraying or wear is found.
2) 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 640-780 N (65-80 kgf, 144-175 lbf)
At inspection: 490-640 N (50-65 kgf, 110-144 lbf)
(B)
When installing new parts 650-750 N (66-76 kgf, 146-169 lbf)
At inspection 350-450 N (36-46 kgf, 78-101 lbf)
Belt tension (without Belt tension gauge):
(A)
When installing new parts 7-9 mm (0.276-0.354 in)
At inspection 9-11 mm (0.354-0.433 in)
(B)
When installing new parts 7.5-8.5 mm (0.295-0.335 in)
At inspection 9.0-10.0 mm (0-354-0.394 in)
