ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT INSTALLING 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-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt 165 ± 26 lbf
Used belt 110 ± 11lbf
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.
REMOVAL