Celica ST Ltd Ed Liftback L4-1762cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
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GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
1. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT: Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable.
If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
2. Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020)
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 175 ± 5 lbf
Used belt: 115 ± 20 lbf
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
HINT:
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New belt refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
