V-Belt

V-belt
REMOVAL

NOTE: When replacing the single part, perform the work with the engine installed to body.

FRONT SIDE BELT
1. Remove the V-belt covers.





2. Loosen the 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
FRONT SIDE BELT

CAUTION:
^ When reusing the front side belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
^ Do not use the front side belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
^ Be careful not to rub the belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.

1. Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.
2. Install the front side belt (C), and adjust the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension.
3. Tighten the bolt (A).
4. Tighten the slider bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
Bolt (A) 25 N-m (2.5 degrees, kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Slider bolt (B) 8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)





5. Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque: 13 N-m (1) 3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)





REAR SIDE BELT

CAUTION:
^ When reusing the rear side belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
^ Do not use the rear side belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
^ Be careful not to rub the belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.

1. Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.
2. Install the belt tensioner.
3. Install the rear side belt, and adjust the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension.
4. Tighten the lock nut (A).
Tightening torque:
Lock nut (A) 23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)





5. Install the front side belt.

INSPECTION
1. Replace the belts, if crack, fraying or wear is found.
2. Check the 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)