Aiwa Cassette Deck Square-cut Drive Belt Replacement

The square cross section belt (also known as square-cut) is approximately 1.2 mm in thickness and 130 mm in circumference, which is approximately 41 mm diameter. Having bought a bag of drive belts from China, I had plenty of these types at hand.

In order to replace the square-cut belt, you will first have to remove the flat belt that resides over it.

There is very little clearance between the pulley wheel and the circuit board; however, it is possible to push the belt to go over the pulley.

The trick to installing the square-cut belt is to start by installing it around this large pulley. Note that a pillar that guides the belt comes in the way; however, you simply push the belt over it.

Once installed, this is how it appears.

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