RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Alternator
REMOVAL
REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt and adjusting bolt, and remove the drive belt.
Torque:
Pivot bolt: 56 Nm (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
Lock bolt: 18 Nm (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION 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.
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 165 ± 26 lbf
Used belt: 110 ± 11 lbf