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Lexus SC 400 V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE) (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Make
Lexus
Model
SC 400
Engine
V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE)
Year
1997
Section
Drive Belt › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 1 of 2
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION

Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION

Check that the tension is within the A range on the auto tensioner scale.
If the tension is not within the A range on the scale, replace the belt with a new one.

HINT:  When replacing the drive belt with a new one, the belt tension should be within the B range on the belt tensioner scale.

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