Camry hybrid 2007
Drive Belt
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER COVER SUBASSEMBLY (a) Remove the 2 bolts and V-ribbed belt tensioner cover.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (a) Loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, then remove the V-ribbed belt. NOTICE:
• Be sure to connect the tools so that they are in line during use.
• When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly. Do not apply force rapidly.
• After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force more than necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT (a) Loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, then install the V-ribbed belt. (b) If it is difficult to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure: (1) Put the V-ribbed belt on every pulley except the tensioner pulley as shown in the illustration. (2) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the Vribbed belt on the tensioner pulley. NOTICE:
• Be sure to connect the tools so that they are in line during use.
• When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly. Do not apply force rapidly.
• After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force more than necessary. (3) After installing the V-ribbed belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Check to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley by hand.
2. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER COVER SUBASSEMBLY (a) Install the V-ribbed belt tensioner cover with the 2 bolts. Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT (a) Visually check the V-ribbed belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc. If any defect has been found, replace the V-ribbed belt. HINT:
• Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
• A “new belt” is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes with the engine running.
• A “used belt” is a belt which has been used for 5 minutes or more with the engine running.
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