CAUTION: Check and adjust the V-belt tension so that it is within the specified range. Using the belt with a tension out of the specified range may result in a fault such as the following: • If the V-belt tension is higher, unexpected force is generated at the power steering oil pump, generator and crankshaft bearing, causing abnormal noise due to abnormal wear of the bearing. • If tension of the V-belt is too low, slipping of the V-belt and crank pulley occurs and crank pulley becomes abnormally hot by friction heat. If this condition repeatedly occurs, the V-belt may abnormally wear, causing abnormal noise, V-belt damage or crank pulley damage. 1. Replace the V-belt, if cracks, fraying or wear is found. 2. Inspect the V-belt tension, and adjust if necessary. V-belt tension (with sonic belt tension gauge): When installing new parts 1080 — 1230 N (110 — 125 kgf, 243 — 277 lbf) At inspection 570 — 720 N (58 — 73 kgf, 128 — 162 lbf) NOTE: For inspection using sonic belt tension gauge, input of setting value may be needed. • Belt distance (SPAN) between measuring point to pulley: 163 mm (6.42 in) • V-belt weight (WEIGHT): 14.9 g (0.033 lb)/m • V-belt width (WIDTH): 6 mm (0.24 in)/#R
V-belt tension (without sonic belt tension gauge): When installing new parts 3 — 4 mm (0.118 — 0.157 in) At inspection 6 — 7 mm (0.236 — 0.276 in)
3. Start the engine and confirm that the V-belt rotates smoothly and no abnormal noise is emitted. |
Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has fully cooled down.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
is under pressure. Removing the
cap while the engine is still hot
could release a spray of boiling hot
coolant, which coul ...