1. The tension of the ribbed belt is automatic. It is necessary to periodically check the condition of the belt, and if defects are found, replace the belt.
2. Drive belts, sometimes referred to as V-belts or simply fan belts, are located at the front of the engine and play an important role in the operation of the vehicle and its individual components. Due to the nature of the material and operating conditions, drive belts fail after a while, and therefore their condition should be checked and adjusted periodically to prevent serious engine damage.
3. The number of belts used on a particular vehicle depends on the units and systems installed on it. Drive belts are used to drive the generator, steering pump, water pump and air conditioning compressor. Depending on the location of the pulleys, one belt can drive several components at once.
4. Turn off the engine, open the hood and look for the various drive belts at the front of the engine. fingers (and using a flashlight if necessary) Walk the length of each strap, feeling for cracks or splits. Also check the belts for wear and polished areas. Each belt must be inspected from both sides, which means that it must be twisted to check the condition of the wrong side.
5. The tension of the belt is checked by firmly pressing on it with your thumb and determining the degree of its deflection. Measure the deflection with a ruler. If the distance between the centers of the pulleys is from 180 to 280 mm, then the amount of deflection when pressing with the thumb should be 6 mm. If the distance between the centers of the pulleys is between 300 and 400 mm, the deflection should be 13 mm.