Toyota Camry Manual page 2785

DENSO
CORRECT WRONG
STEERING
DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords
etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
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belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
(b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Borroughs
Belt tension gauge:
DENSO BTG–20 (95506–00020)
Borroughs No. BT–33–73F
5S–FE Engine:
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 95 – 145 lbf
Used belt: 60 – 100 lbf
1MZ–FE Engine:
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Drive belt tension:
New belt: 150 – 185 lbf
Used belt: 95 – 135 lbf
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
HINT:
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"New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than
5 minutes on a running engine.
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"Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a run-
ning engine for 5 minutes or more.
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After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
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ribbed grooves.
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Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
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After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 min-
utes and recheck the belt tension.
– DRIVE BELT
Author :
SR–3
SR06D–01
Date :
2098