Write-Up: Drive Belt Replacement

[Spyder327]

FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (1GR-FE)

REPLACEMENT

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 (4WD AND PRE RUNNER DRIVE TYPE)
Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the under cover No.1.

REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.
INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise. If a malfunction exists, replace the tensioner.

INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert a bar of 6 mm (0.24 inch) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.
Install the V-ribbed belt.
While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the bar.

If it is hard to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
(1) Put the V-ribbed belt on all parts except the P/S pump
(2) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-ribbed belt on the P/S pump.

INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 (4WD AND PRE RUNNER DRIVE TYPE)
Install the engine under cover with the 4 bolts. Torque: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)

 

[DOGO X]

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