Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

03 - Service Procedures

Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

Perform the following work procedure:

- Crank engine at vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket wrench.





- With vehicle elevated, check ribbed belt - 1 - from below for:

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

• Layer separation (top layer, cord strands), base break-up

• 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. By replacing, failures and/or disturbances can be avoided. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.