Drive Belt: Service and Repair
V-beltREMOVAL
NOTE:
When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine installed to body.
V-BELT
1) Remove the V-belt covers.
2) Remove the air intake duct (Rear).
3) Attach the tool to the V-belt tensioner assembly, and rotate the tool clockwise to loosen and remove the V-belt.
V-BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY AND IDLER PULLEY
1) Remove the V-belts.
2) Remove the cap from V-belt tensioner assembly.
3) Remove the bolt securing the V-belt tensioner assembly to the power steering pump bracket, and remove the V-belt tensioner assembly.
4) Remove the bolts which secure the idler pulley to the chain cover, and remove the idler pulley.
INSTALLATION
V-BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
^ When reusing the V-belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
^ Do not use the V-belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
^ Be careful not to rub the V-belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.
^ Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.
Tightening torque:
13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
V-BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY AND IDLER PULLEY
1) Install the idler pulley to the chain cover.
NOTE:
When installing the idler pulley, be careful of the idler pulley cover direction.
Tightening torque:
36 Nm (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)
2) Install the V-belt tensioner assembly onto the power steering pump bracket.
NOTE:
When installing the V-belt tensioner assembly, insert the protrusion of V-belt tensioner assembly into the hole at the power steering pump bracket to prevent rotating.
Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the cap to the V-belt tensioner assembly.
4) Install the V-belts.
INSPECTION
1) Check the V-belt for cracks, tear or wear.
2) Check the V-belt tensioner assembly and idler pulley for deformation, cracks or other damages.
3) Check that the V-belt ribs are securely placed on the rib grooves for each pulleys.
4) Check that the V-belt tensioner assembly (C) moves in the direction of arrow (D), when the V-belt (A) is pushed in the direction of arrow (B) or released.
