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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK LOOSENESS OF V-RIBBED BELT 
    1. Check the tension of the belt by pushing it down with a finger.

      OK: 

      The tension of the belt is enough  .

      NG: ADJUST V-RIBBED BELT  (See ENGINE ASSEMBLY )

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK V-RIBBED BELT FOR WEAR 
    1. Check the V-ribbed belt for wear.

      OK: 

      The V-ribbed belt is not worn  .

      NG: REPLACE V-RIBBED BELT  (See GENERATOR  )

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY FOR WEAR 
    1. Check the clutch pulley grooves for wear or other defects.

      OK: 

      The clutch pulley grooves are not damaged  .

      NG: REPLACE GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY  (See GENERATOR  )

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK FOR NOISE WHILE GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY IS OPERATING 
    1. Perform a driving test and check if noise occurs when decelerating.

      OK: 

      Noise does not occur  .

      NG: REPLACE GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY  (See GENERATOR  )

      OK: REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  (See GENERATOR  )