I recently replaced the belts in my KX-1030 cassette deck so I thought I should post some pictures. I got the replacement belts from http://www.vintage-electronics.cc/kenwoodkits.html
The job was easier than I thought it would be. I must credit my friend Bob with discovering the solution. I only replaced the Drive Belt and the Take-Up Belt. I did not replace the two Counter Belts.
After opening the case, I only had to remove one screw. You have to replace the Drive Belt first. There are two screws to choose from to make space between the Flywheel and the Flywheel Holder: The Flywheel Thrust Screw or the M2.6x6 screw shown in the attached pictures. I did not want to mess up the Flywheel Thrust Screw which is nylon and probably not replaceable, so I removed the other screw which is metal.
I had to use a small Vice-Grips tool to apply enough torque to break the glue on the screw. I had to flex the Flywheel Holder Bracket just enough to sneak the belt behind the Flywheel. I used the hooked end of a bicycle spoke to manipulate the belt around the Flywheel and Motor Shaft.
After replacing the screw, it is very simple to install the Take-Up Belt using the spoke.
The job was easier than I thought it would be. I must credit my friend Bob with discovering the solution. I only replaced the Drive Belt and the Take-Up Belt. I did not replace the two Counter Belts.
After opening the case, I only had to remove one screw. You have to replace the Drive Belt first. There are two screws to choose from to make space between the Flywheel and the Flywheel Holder: The Flywheel Thrust Screw or the M2.6x6 screw shown in the attached pictures. I did not want to mess up the Flywheel Thrust Screw which is nylon and probably not replaceable, so I removed the other screw which is metal.
I had to use a small Vice-Grips tool to apply enough torque to break the glue on the screw. I had to flex the Flywheel Holder Bracket just enough to sneak the belt behind the Flywheel. I used the hooked end of a bicycle spoke to manipulate the belt around the Flywheel and Motor Shaft.
After replacing the screw, it is very simple to install the Take-Up Belt using the spoke.