Lexus NX: Drive Belt

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

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FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

(a) Check the fan and generator V belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

If any of the following defects is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.

  • The fan and generator V belt is cracked.
  • The fan and generator V belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
  • The fan and generator V belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

(b) Check that the fan and generator V 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 of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the fan and generator V belt. Install a new fan and generator V belt correctly.

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CORRECT

*b

INCORRECT

2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.

If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.

Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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2. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

(a) Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion of the belt tensioner as shown in the illustration, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the fan and generator V belt.

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

HINT:

When reusing the fan and generator V belt, check the ribs and back of the fan and generator V belt for wear and cracks. If wear or a crack that reaches the core (at more than 1 point) is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.

(a) Set the fan and generator V belt onto each part as shown in the illustration, except the water pump pulley.

(b) Loosen the fan and generator V belt by turning the belt tensioner clockwise.

(c) Set the fan and generator V belt onto the water pump pulley.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the belt is attached to each pulley. In particular, make sure that the belt is securely fitted into the grooves of the crankshaft pulley.

2. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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