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Checking the V-ribbed belt

The tension of the V-ribbed belt with ribs automatically. Periodically check the condition of the belt, and detection of defects, replace the belt.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Set the shift lever to the neutral position. 2. Lift the car and fix on supports. 3. Remove the bottom right side of the mudguard of the engine (arrow). 4. Mel apply the label (1) on the belt. For pulley bolt (arrow), rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the marking, thus visually check the condition of the belt. 5. V-ribbed belt may be defective (see. If you have any of the defects, replace the belt. 6. Install the lower right part of the mudguard of the engine.

Defects

Traces of oil and grease.

Hardening of the edges of the ribs, glassy edge.

Dirt and stones between ribs.

The build-up of rubber at the base of the ribs.

Worn edges ribs. This may be due to the fact that the ribs (B) to fall during rotation of the wheel, wherein the ribs have a trapezoidal belt. Phase stretching visually noticeable at the base of the ribs (C), especially in the light areas.

Transverse cracks (D) from the back side of the belt. Separation of the individual ribs (E).

Razlohmachivanie end edges (F) of the belt. Separation of lateral ribs (G). Transverse cracks in some ribs (H).

Destruction of separate ribs (J). Cracks in some ribs (R).