BELT NOISE/WEAR ADJUSTMENT

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 C/K3 AND 1989 R2 TRUCKS WITH 7.4L ENGINES

Some C, K and R-trucks with 454 cubic inch displacement engine and serpentine belt system may have a belt noise/wear condition. This condition could be caused by a misaligned serpentine belt system. In a properly aligned system, the belt should be close to the center of the tensioner pulley, and the pulley should extend past belt edge both front and rear.

If tensioner runs rearward of belt center, add 1/16" washer (reference P/N 120394) behind inboard rear leg of generator bracket and cylinder head (see illustration). Rotate engine to reverify alignment. In cases of severe misalignment where pulley contacts 2/3 of the belt width, 1/8" thick front end suspension shim at the same location will work.

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