Drive Belt (For Generator, Water Pump, Power Steering Oil Pump) (Check Condition)

DRIVE BELT (FOR GENERATOR, WATER PUMP AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP) (CHECK CONDITION)
Drive Belt Tension Check


Required Special Tools:
^ MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set
^ MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
^ MB991824: V.C.I.
^ MB991911: Main Harness B

1. Check the drive belt tension.
2. Measure the drive belt tension vibration frequency by the following procedures:





CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991824, always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991824.

1. Connect special tool MB991668 to scan tool MB991824.
2. Connect scan tool MB991911 to scan tool MB991824.
3. Connect scan tool MB991911 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and select Belt Tension Measurement from the menu scan tool MB991824 screen.

CAUTION:
^ The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as close to normal temperature as possible.
^ Do not allow any contaminants such as water or oil to get onto the microphone.
^ If strong gusts of wind blow against the microphone or if there are any loud sources of noise nearby, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
^ If the microphone is touching the belt while the measurement is being made, the values measured by the microphone may not correspond to actual values.
^ Do not take the measurement while the vehicle's engine is running.





5. Hold special tool MB991668 to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by arrow), approximately 10 - 20 mm (0.40 - 0.78 inch) away from the rear surface of the belt so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an angle of ± 15 degree).
6. Gently tap the middle of the belt between the pulleys (the place indicated by the arrow) with your finger as shown in the illustration, and measure that the vibration frequency of the belt is within the standard value.
Standard value: 110 - 144 Hz
3. If not within the standard value, replace the auto-tensioner.







1. Check the drive belt tension.
2. Use a belt tension gauge in the middle of the belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) to measure that the belt tension is within the standard value.
Standard value: 245 - 412 N
3. If not within the standard value, replace the auto-tensioner.