Timing Belt Inspection

Timing Belt Inspection






- Remove the front timing belt cover. Refer to => [ Front Timing Belt Cover ] Front Timing Belt Cover.

- Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace the belt if any of the following conditions exist:

• Hardening of the black rubber back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with your fingernail.

• Cracks on the rubber back.

• Cracks or peeling of the canvas.

• Cracks on the rib root.

• Cracks on the belt sides.

• Missing teeth.

• Abnormal wear of the belt sides. The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.

• Vehicle mileage, or time at component maintenance requirement.

- If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the front timing belt cover can be reinstalled. Refer to => [ Front Timing Belt Cover ] Front Timing Belt Cover.