Camry XLE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Alternator
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020) or
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt 165 ± 26 lbf
Used belt 110 ± 11 lbf
HINT:
^ "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
^ "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
^ After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
