FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection





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.