xA L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2006)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
DRIVE BELT
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
a) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge: DENSO BTG-20 (95506-00020)
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Standard drive belt tension
Standard drive belt tension
HINT:
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After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Check with your hands to confirm that the belt has not
slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the crankshaft pulley.
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A "new belt" is a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
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A "used belt" is a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
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After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.
b) Reference:
Check drive belt deflection.
1) When not using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt deflection.
Pressing force: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs.)