OEM 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Drive Belt

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the drive belt on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A: You must begin drive belt maintenance by unbolting the No. 1 engine under cover and using the 4 bolts for removal. The V-ribbed belt should be extracted from the tensioner once you complete a counter-clockwise turn on the belt tensioner. A drive belt inspection should check the fan generator V belt for signs of excessive wear and fraying at the cord ends; belt replacement will require noting that small cracks on the rib side are permissible but loss of major sections demands a new drive belt. An installation check should be performed on the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly by rotating it clockwise then counterclockwise to detect any trapped objects before replacement of the tensioner is necessary. Begin V-ribbed belt installation by rotating the belt tensioner counter-clockwise before aligning the holes and fixing the tensioner with a 6 mm (0.24 in.) bar. When installing the V-ribbed belt users should remove the securing bar before continuing to turn the tensioner in a counterclockwise direction. Begin V-ribbed belt installation by placing it on all components except the P/S pump then ease the tension to apply the belt to the P/S pump. In the last step replace the No. 1 engine under cover using 4 bolts with a torque of 29 N m (296 kgf cm, 21 ft. lbf.) installed.