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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt, Checking

CAUTION!
Always replace the ribbed belt if it is faulty. This can help prevent failures or malfunctions.

Procedure

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Turn over engine at vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket wrench.

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Check the ribbed belt for:

‹› Cracks in the underside (surface cracks, fragmenting, cross-section breaks)

‹› Layer separation (outer layer, tension cords)

‹› Wear-through on the underside

‹› Fraying of tension cords

‹› Edge wear (material wear, frayed edges, hardened edges, glazed edges, surface cracks)

‹› Oil and grease traces

CAUTION!
If defects are discovered, the ribbed belt must be replaced immediately. Thereby, failures and malfunctions can be prevented.

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