Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Workshop Manual page 92

(3) Side of belt is badly worn.
A belt in good condition should have clear-cut sides as if it were cut with a sharp knife.
(4) Teeth are badly worn out.
Last stage : Canvas on the load side of the tooth flank worn down and rubber exposed (tooth width
reduced).
(5) Missing tooth
2. If backlash or an irregular noise is observed when rotating the pulley, replace the timing belt tensioner and
idler pulley.
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