Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Pre Runner and 4WD Type)
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the under cover No. 1.





2. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.

INSTALLATION
1. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.
If a malfunction exists, replace the tensioner.





2. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert a bar of 6 mm (0.24 inch) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.
(b) Install the V-ribbed belt.
(c) While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the bar.





(d) If it is hard to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
(1) Put the V-ribbed belt on all parts except the P/S pump, as shown in the illustration.
(2) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-ribbed belt on the P/S pump.
3. INSTALL NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Pre Runner and 4WD Type)
(a) Install the engine under cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)