Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

Perform the following:

- Turn the engine by the vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket.

Check ribbed belt - 1 - for:






• Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)

• Separation (cover layer, belt cords)

• Breaks at lower layer

• Fraying of cords

• Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)

• Oil or grease contamination


• Replace the belt if any damage is found.

• This will prevent any belt malfunctions.

• Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.