Inspect Battery Specific Gravity And Electrolyte Level; Check Battery Terminals And Fusible Links; Inspect Drive Belt - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

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CHARGING SYSTEM – Precautions, On–Vehicle Inspection
PRECAUTIONS
1. Check that the battery cables are connected to the cor–
rect terminals.
2. Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is given
a quick charge.
3. Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation
resistance tester.
4. Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity
When fully charged at 20
22R–E 1.25 – 1.27
3VZ–E 55D 23R 1.25 – 1.27
If not within specifications, charge the battery.
(b) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
If insufficient, refill with distilled (or purified) water.

2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS AND FUSIBLE LINKS

(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor–
roded.
(b) Check the fusible links for continuity.

3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords etc.
HINT:
22R–E: Check that the belt does not touch the bottom
of the pulley groove.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
3VZ–E: Cracks on the ribbed side of the belt are consi–
dered acceptable.
If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be
replaced.
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C (68
80D 26R 1.27 – 1.29
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