RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
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DRIVE BELTS
INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
1. Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT: Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
2. Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020)
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
w/ A/C
New belt
165 ± 25 lb
Used belt
110 ± 10 lb
w/o A/C
New belt
125 ± 25 lb
Used belt