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Troubleshooting and failure analysis<br />

Failure during vehicle operation is a serious matter. To resolve belt failure, determine cause of failure before replacing<br />

with a new belt. This will maximize the capability of the belt and extend its life.<br />

Also replace timing belt with the same size and tooth profile to avoid engine damage.<br />

The following is an introduction to belt failure main causes.<br />

Please check the items in this table when failure occurs.<br />

For <strong>Timing</strong> <strong>Belt</strong>s<br />

Symptom/Appearance Probable cause Corrective action<br />

• Poor alignment ..................................................Adjust the alignment<br />

Abnormal side wear • Base not adequately fixed ................................Strengthen the base fixture<br />

• Bending of the pulley flange ............................Correct<br />

Abnormal wear at tooth surface where • Overload .............................................................Check for correct belt roller profile<br />

pressure is being exerted • Overstretched belt.............................................Adjust the initial tension of the belt<br />

Abnormal wear at contact point of • Overstretched belt.............................................Adjust the initial tension of the belt<br />

pulley area • Defective pulley tooth form .............................Replace with correct pulley paying special<br />

attention to the profile of the pulley tooth<br />

• Pulley diameter too small ................................Check for correct pulley<br />

Tooth damage • 6 teeth or less for T.I.M ....................................Check for correct pulley<br />

• Exertion of shock load ......................................Ensure that shock is not exerted on the belt<br />

• Overload .............................................................Change the system for proper<br />

tensioner adjustment<br />

Breaking of tensile body • Drop in elasticity or corrosion of<br />

tensile body ........................................................Check the storage condition and<br />

condition of the belt<br />

• Exertion of shock load ......................................Ensure that shock is not exerted on the belt<br />

Crack at the back side • Usage under -30°C (-22°F) ............................Raise the surrounding temperature<br />

• Pulley diameter too small ................................Check for correct pulley<br />

Thermal aging of rubber / polyurethane • Temperature of 80°C (176°F) and<br />

above at the rubber / polyurethane ...............Reduce the surrounding temperature<br />

Swelling of the rubber • Oil contamination ..............................................Use polyurethane or oil resistant rubber<br />

belt, check for seal leaks and correct<br />

• Overload .............................................................Change for proper tension<br />

Abnormal wear at pulley tooth • Overstretched belt.............................................Adjust the initial tension of the belt<br />

• Pulley life ............................................................Change to a new pulley<br />

Wear at pulley edge • Overstretched belt.............................................Change to new pulley and belt while<br />

(Tensile body can be seen underneath loosening the tension<br />

the belt)<br />

• Poor alignment ..................................................Adjust the alignment<br />

• Overstretched belt.............................................Adjust the initial tension of the belt<br />

Abnormal operation sounds • Overload .............................................................Check the system design<br />

• Pulley diameter too small ................................Check the system design<br />

• Defective pulley tooth form .............................Ensure that pulley tooth profile is correct<br />

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