FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Cleaning and Inspection

Satisfactory performance of the belt driven accessories depends on belt condition and proper belt tension.

Belt replacement under any or all of the following conditions is required, excessive wear, frayed cords or severe glazing.

Drive Belt Wear Pattern:





Poly-V-Belt system may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side. These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Cracks parallel are not.

NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or restorer on Poly-V-Belts.