Corolla CE Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
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DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS 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.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020) or
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 160 ± 25 lb
Used belt: 100 ± 20 lb
HINT:
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"New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
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"Used belt" refers to a belt which has used 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.