Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belts, Checking

Proceed as follows:
- Lift vehicle and remove lower sound deadening cover (where applicable).







- Fit wrench to vibration dampener/pulley -2- and turn so that entire length of ribbed belt running and flank surfaces are visible.
- Check ribbed belt(s) -1- for:
- Pitting and lateral or lengthwise cracks in ribbed belt running (contact) surfaces
- Lengthwise cuts, loose strands
- Pieces missing, separation, breaks in running surfaces
- Belt reinforcement (flank surface) fraying
- Flank and running surface wear, glazing, ribbed belt material deposits on pulley running (contact) surfaces
- Oil or grease deposits


NOTE: If ribbed belt is damaged, replace immediately to prevent failure or improper function of driven components.