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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify customer concern by running the engine.
2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear.
3. Check the drive belt for correct routing.

Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear





V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs





V Ribbed Belt With Chunks of Rib Missing

The accessory drive:
- has a single serpentine drive belt.
- has an automatic drive belt tensioner.
- does not require adjustment.