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Lexus GS 400 V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE) (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Lexus
Model
GS 400
Engine
V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE)
Year
1999
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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HINT: When a new belt is installed, it should lie within area B. If not, the drive belt is not correct.

b. Check the belt tensioner operation.

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Check that the belt tensioner moves downward when the drive belt is pressed down at the points indicated in the illustration with approx. 
98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) of force.

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Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley. If necessary, replace the belt
tensioner.

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Check that the arrow mark on the belt tensioner tails within area A of the scale.
If it is outside area A, replace the drive belt.

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After installing a drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

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Check by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.

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