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Cleaning and Inspection

INSPECTION

Timing Belt Covers:





1. Remove the upper front outer timing belt cover by loosening the three attaching bolts.
2. Inspect both sides of the timing belt drive & back. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist:
- Rubber back side is glossy, hardened back without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.
- Cracks on rubber back.
- Cracks or peeling of canvas.
- Cracks on rib root.
- Missing teeth.

Timing Belt Inspection:





- The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.

NOTE: If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the belt cover can be installed.