Drive Belt Toyota Camry 2012-2017

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION

Fig. 5: Identifying Drive Belt Replacement Components

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1.      INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT

  1. Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

Fig. 6: Inspecting V-Ribbed Belt

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

  • The belt is cracked.
    • The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.
    • The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.
    • Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the V-ribbed belt. Install a new V-ribbed belt correctly.

2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.

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

REMOVAL

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

5. Remove V-ribbed belt
Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion of the belt tensioner as shown in the illustration, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt

INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT