Lexus ES: Drive Belt
Precaution
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
- Do not apply or add any oil or grease to the belt tensioner to prevent abnormal noises from the belt tensioner pulley, belt squealing, etc.
- Do not allow oil or grease to adhere to the moving parts of the belt tensioner, as this may cause malfunctions.
If oil or grease is on the location indicated by the arrow, replace the belt tensioner.
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
| *1 | FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH | *2 | V-RIBBED BELT |
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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CAUTION:
To prevent injury due to contact with an operating V-ribbed belt or cooling fan, keep your hands and clothing away from the V-ribbed belt and cooling fans when working in the engine compartment with the engine running or the engine switch on (IG).
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT
| (a) Check the V-ribbed belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage. HINT: If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.
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| (b) Check that the V-ribbed belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves. HINT: Make sure to check by hand that the V-ribbed belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the V-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly. |
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
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3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
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Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
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2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
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3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
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