MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ENGINE
Cold Engine Operations
1. (3VZ–E ENGINE)
REPLACE TIMING BELT
(a) Remove the timing belt.
(See pages EG–32)
(b) Install the timing belt.
(See pages EG–41)
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords etc.
HINT:
Conventional type:
Check that the belt does not touch the bottom of the
pulley groove.
If necessary, replace the drive belt.
V–Ribbed type:
Cracks on the ribbed side of the belt are considered
acceptable.
If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should
be replaced.
(b) Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt ten–
sion.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG – 20 (95506–00020) or
Borroughs No. BT–33–73F
Drive belt tension:
22R–E Used belt 80
± 20 lbf
New belt 125
± 25 lbf
3VZ – E
Generator Used belt 100
± 20 lbf
New belt 160
± 20 lbf
PS Used belt 80
± 20 lbf
New belt 125
± 25 lbf
A/C Used belt 80 20 lbf
New belt 125
± 25 lbf
If necessary, adjust the drive belt tension.
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