Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
A/C
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 ± 22 lbf
Used belt: 88 ± 22 lbf
HINT:
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"New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on the running engine.
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"Used belt" refer to a belt which has been 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.