Procedures
Ribbed Belt, Checking
- Remove engine cover if necessary
- 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
- Install engine cover
• Replace the belt if any damage is found. By replacing, failures and/or disturbances can be avoided.