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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt, Checking

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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.

Drive Belt|Service and Repair > < Ribbed Belt Routing|Page 3645