Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012VD7
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): DRIVE BELT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.

  • The V-ribbed belt is cracked.
  • The V-ribbed belt is worn to the extent that the cords are exposed.
  • The V-ribbed belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

(b) Check that the V-ribbed belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

HINT:

Check with your hand to confirm 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.

*a

Correct

*b

Incorrect