Checking Ribbed Belt
- Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)
- Separation (cover layer, belt cords)
- Breaks at lower layer
- Fraying of cords
- Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)
- Oil or grease contamination
CAUTION:
- It is essential to replace ribbed belt if malfunctions are found.
- This will prevent any belt malfunctions.
- Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.
-- Install the engine compartment cover (noise insulation) "bottom". Refer to LOWER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER (NOISE INSULATION), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .