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Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Lexus
Model
ES 300
Engine
V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Year
1997
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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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 

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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.

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