Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the concern by running the engine.
2. Check the drive belt for correct routing.

V-Ribbed Belt With Cracks (Acceptable):




V-Ribbed Belt With Chunks Of Rib Missing (Not Acceptable):





3. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear. Refer to the illustrations.