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Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4 4WD
Engine
L4-2.5L (2AR-FE)
Year
2009
Section
Drive Belt › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

2AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

(a) Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

If any of the following defects is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.
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The belt is cracked.

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The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.

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The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

(b) Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

HINT:  Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out,
replace the fan and generator V belt. Install a new fan and generator V belt correctly.

2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.

If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

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