In reverse belt starts walking off back sprocket!

[FIRECAT]

Does anyone know why in reverse belt starts walking off back sprocket! It's the second belt with a new front drive sprocket about 7000 miles ago! After belt was replaced I brought to the dealer for proper tension alignment in forward it tracks just fine! Big trip to Chicago on Thursday don't want any surprises on the I 94! Anyone's thoughts comments or suggestions???

 

[Bob Denman]

Believe it or not; it's a normal thing to see that! :shocked:
But it's not going to come off the sprocket on you...
Bobbogera 9I think!) had an explanation as to why...
It's got something to do with the cords in the drivebelt, and their "directionality?

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

:agree: generally speaking one does not back up great distances.

 

[billybovine]

In reverse my 09 GS the belt would hang off the rear sprocket about a 1/4 inch. Never caused a problem.

 

[FIRECAT]

Well that's reassuring! Very odd that it does that !i won't rip down the freeway for long distances in reverse. LOL!

 

[Bob Denman]

There's an inner flange on the front pulley that ought to keep anything from hitting the pavement... :thumbup:

 

[FIRECAT]

Belts floating off sprocket while going forward now

There's an inner flange on the front pulley that ought to keep anything from hitting the pavement... :thumbup:

3000 miles later belt floats back-and-forth on sprocket going to quarter inch off and then realigning correctly constantly moving what's up with that?

 

[NancysToy]

3000 miles later belt floats back-and-forth on sprocket going to quarter inch off and then realigning correctly constantly moving what's up with that?

Sounds like a damaged belt, but check for front sprocket play or runout caused by worn splines and/or a loose bolt. If you recently removed the rear spocket the problem could be it is improperly seated in the wheel. Bad rear bearings are another possibility.