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Noise Occurs from V-ribbed Belt or Generator Assembly [12/2012 - ]: Procedure
- CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM
- Confirm the problem symptom.
Result
Symptom Proceed to Noise occurs from V-ribbed belt A Noise occurs from generator assembly B
Result:
B
See step 6
Result:
A
See step 2
- Confirm the problem symptom.
- CHECK V-RIBBED BELT FOR WEAR
- Check the V-ribbed belt for wear or damage.
OK
The V-ribbed belt is not worn or damaged.
Result:
NG
REPLACE V-RIBBED BELT: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Check the V-ribbed belt for wear or damage.
- CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH FOR WEAR
- Check the generator pulley with clutch grooves for wear or damage.
OK
The generator pulley with clutch grooves are not worn or damaged.
Result:
NG
REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - 11/2013] , or refer to COMPONENTS [11/2013 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Check the generator pulley with clutch grooves for wear or damage.
- CHECK FOR NOISE WHILE CLUTCH PULLEY IS OPERATING
- Start the engine and check the generator pulley with clutch for looseness.
OK
The generator pulley with clutch is not loose.
Result:
NG
TIGHTEN GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH TO SPECIFIED TORQUE
Result:
OK
See step 5
- Start the engine and check the generator pulley with clutch for looseness.
- INSPECT GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (UNIT INSPECTION)
- Remove the generator assembly.
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
- Check the installation condition of the generator pulley cap.
OK
The generator pulley cap is not loose or missing.
- Check for forming of particles due to friction (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).
OK
There are no large amounts of particles (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).
- Check the generator pulley with clutch for misalignment (interference with the generator assembly).
OK
The generator pulley with clutch is not misaligned (no interference with the generator assembly).
- Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and check for noise.
OK
Noise does not occur when turned in both directions.
- Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and visually check for runout.
OK
The generator pulley with clutch does not have runout.
- Hold the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly with a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, and check that the generator pulley with clutch locks when turned clockwise and turns freely when turned counterclockwise.
OK
The generator pulley with clutch locks when turned clockwise and turns freely when turned counterclockwise.
*a Protective Tape
Result:
OK
INSPECT PULLEY OTHER THAN GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PULLEY: PROCEDURE - Step 1
Result:
NG
REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - 11/2013] , COMPONENTS [11/2013 - ]
- Remove the generator assembly.
- CHECK FOR NOISE WHEN ROTOR IS TURNING FREELY
- Perform a road test and check that noise does not occur when decelerating.
OK
Noise does not occur.
- Stop the engine and check that generator pulley with clutch noise does not occur as the engine stops.
OK
Noise does not occur.
Result:
NG
REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - 11/2013] , COMPONENTS [11/2013 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 7
- Perform a road test and check that noise does not occur when decelerating.
- CHECK ENGAGEMENT OF GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH
- Remove the generator assembly.
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
- Hold the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly with a screwdriver, with its tip wrapped with protective tape, and check that the generator pulley with clutch locks when turned from counterclockwise (free turning direction) to clockwise (locking direction).
OK
The generator pulley with clutch locks.
Result:
OK
REPAIR OR REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - 11/2013] , COMPONENTS [11/2013 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH: COMPONENTS [12/2012 - 11/2013] , COMPONENTS [11/2013 - ]
- Remove the generator assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
