FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories

Checking Drive Belts





VG33E





VG33ER

1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on the belt midway between pulleys using Tool.
Tool number : BT3373-F
Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is cold.
^ Adjust if belt deflections exceed the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications.
^ Drive belt tension can be checked at other points on the belt.





DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION