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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt.

DEFINITION: The following items are indications of chirping:

    • A high pitched noise that is heard once per revolution of the drive belt or a pulley.
    • It usually occurs on cold damp mornings.
    • Verify the condition by spraying water on the belt. The noise should stop momentarily.

1

Inspect for misalignment of the pulleys.

Are any of the pulleys misaligned?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace any misaligned pulleys.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect for bent or cracked brackets.

Are there any bent or cracked brackets?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace any bent or cracked brackets.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect for any loose or missing fasteners.

Are there any loose or missing fasteners?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Tighten any loose fasteners.

Replace any missing fasteners.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Inspect for a bent pulley flange.

Is there a bent pulley flange?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the pulley.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect for severe pilling, exceeding 1/3 of the belt groove depth.

Is there severe pilling?

Go to Step 10

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10

Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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