SR-3
STEERING - DRIVE BELT
DRIVE BELT SR0ZU-01
INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
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Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
DENSO Borroughs (b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
DENSO BTG-20 (95506-00020) or
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 440 - 540 N (45 - 55 kgf)
Used belt: 240 - 340 N (25 - 35 kgf)
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
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HINT:
”New belt” refers to a belt which has been used less than
5 minutes on a running engine.
”Used belt” refers to a belt which has been used on a run-
ning engine for 5 minutes or more.
After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
CORRECT WRONG WRONG ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
CH0087 slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 min-
utes and recheck the belt tension.
2002 ECHO (RM884U)
Author: Date: 1063