Drive Belts for RX300
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Drive Belts for RX300
Hey Guys,
Have anyone DIY replacement of drive betls?
pls send me step by step DIY and photo might be helpful.
I'm planning to do it over the week end.. plss.....
troyski
Have anyone DIY replacement of drive betls?
pls send me step by step DIY and photo might be helpful.
I'm planning to do it over the week end.. plss.....
troyski
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There are 2 belts. the adjustment is in the alternator for one and the steering pump for the other .. that means you need to loosen them to free the old belts.
At the end you need to tension the belts and that is where the skill comes in. My feeling is that if you have the skill to get the right tension .. you do not need any DIY steps.
Keep in mind you will ruin the bearings and cause more damage if you over tension the belt and if you keep them too slack the slip will glaze the belt and render them useless.
As a DIY I rely on tools and gauges. Lacking those, I would give a professional his/her fee.
Salim
At the end you need to tension the belts and that is where the skill comes in. My feeling is that if you have the skill to get the right tension .. you do not need any DIY steps.
Keep in mind you will ruin the bearings and cause more damage if you over tension the belt and if you keep them too slack the slip will glaze the belt and render them useless.
As a DIY I rely on tools and gauges. Lacking those, I would give a professional his/her fee.
Salim
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