Drive Belt On-Vehicle Inspection

Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.
If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.

1. The belt is cracked.
   

1. The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
   

1. The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.
   

Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

HINT:

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom to the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the V-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly.

Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner when it is turned clockwise and counterclockwise.
If a malfunction exists, replace the tensioner.