Remove:
- Bolts [A] and Washers
- Upper Belt Cover [B]
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Visually inspect the belt [A] for wear and damage.
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★ If the nylon fabric facing of any portion is worn off, and the polyurethane compound is exposed, or belt is damaged, replace the belt immediately with a new one.
Otherwise, refer to the Drive Belt Tooth Wear Patterns and perform the according to the table of Drive Belt Wear Analysis.
★ Whenever the belt is replaced, inspect the engine and rear pulleys (see Pulley wear inspection in the Final Drive chapter).
Warning! A belt worn past the nylon fabric facing must be replaced. Such a worn belt may cause a serious accident.
Drive belt tooth wear and damage patterns
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A. Belt Cross Section; B. Edge Bevel Wear; C. Rub Wear; D. Stone
Drive belt wear and damage analysis
Pattern | Condition | Required Action |
1 | Internal tooth cracks (slight) | O.K. for continued use, but inspect the belt periodically. |
2 | Scuffing to side of teeth | O.K. for continued use, but inspect the belt periodically. Also check the pulley flange. |
3 | Fraying edge cord | O.K. for continued use, but inspect the belt periodically (replace the belt if excessive). |
4 | Beveled wear | O.K. for continued use, check the pulley alignment and flange condition. |
5 | External tooth cracks (severe) | Replace the drive belt. |
6 | Severe fractured or missing teeth | Replace the drive belt. |
7 | Tooth hook wear | Replace the drive belt. Inspect the pulley for wear. |
8 | Stone damage | Remove stone, O.K. for continued use it not near edge of the belt. Inspect the pulley for damage. |