Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Inspection1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
2. Remove the V-belt cover and reservoir tank. (with belt tension gauge)
3. Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension (with belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 618 - 755 Nm (63 - 77 kgf, 139 - 170 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 490 - 640 Nm (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 ft. lbs.)
(B)
When installing new parts: 740 - 880 Nm (75 - 90 kgf, 166 - 198 ft. lbs.)
At inspection: 350 - 450 Nm (36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 ft. lbs.)
Belt tension (without belt tension gauge)
(A)
When installing new parts: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
At inspection: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)
When installing new parts: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
At inspection: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
