Corolla CE Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L 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.
HINT: Cracks on the ribbed side of the belt are considered acceptable.
If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
2. 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: 175 ± 5 lb
Used belt: 115 ± 20 lb
If necessary, adjust the drive belt tension.
HINT:
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New belt refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
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Used belt refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
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After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped
