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Timing Belt Inspection

    IMPORTANT: The timing belt should be replaced immediately in the event that defects are found during routine timing belt inspections.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Belt For Hardening
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  1. Inspect the belt for hardening. The belt will have a shiny appearance and will leave no mark when a fingernail is pressed into the backside of the belt.
    2. Fig 2: Inspecting Belt For Tooth Separation And Cracking
    GM1860443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Inspect the belt for tooth separation and cracking on the backside of the belt.
    3. Fig 3: Inspecting Belt For Abnormal Wear And Torn Areas
    GM1860444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the belt for abnormal wear and torn areas on the edge of the belt.
    4. Fig 4: Inspecting Belt For Missing Or Severely Worn Teeth
    GM1860445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inspect the belt for missing or severely worn teeth and missing rubber or exposed fibers.
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