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 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) Remove the front side belts.
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 or 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.
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.
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.
INSPECTION
1) Replace the belts, if crack, 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: 640 - 780 N (65 - 80 kgf, 144 - 175 lb)
At inspection: 490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lb)
(B)
When installing new parts: 650 - 750 N (66 - 76 kgf, 146 - 169 lb)
At inspection: 350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 78 - 101 lb)
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)
