Drive Belt Inspection
INSPECTIONOnly BETA ENG. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure the deflection at the mid point(A) between the air condition compressor and crankshaft pulley.
Deflection
Used belt : 6.0 - 7.0 mm (0.24 - 0.28 in.)
New belt : 5.0 - 5.5 mm (0.20 - 0.22 in.)
NOTE:
These items when adjusting belt tension :
- If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
- "Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
- "New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than five minutes.