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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt, Checking

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Lift vehicle.

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Remove engine compartment cover, engine side

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Remove bolt/screw - 1 -.

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Release clips - 2 -.

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Take cover out of retainers - 3 -.

NOTE:  Do not reuse the clips, renew clips each time cover is removed.

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Crank engine by hand at vibration dampener/pulley - arrow -. Check ribbed belt for:
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Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)

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Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)

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Base break-up

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Fraying of cord strands

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Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -glassy flanks-, surface cracks)

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Traces of oil and grease

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