DEFINITION: The following items are indications of chirping:

Check for misalignment of the pulleys.

Are any of the pulleys misaligned?

Go to Step 

Go to Step 3

Replace any misaligned pulleys.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

Check for bent or cracked brackets.

Are there any bent or cracked brackets?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

Replace any bent or cracked brackets.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 5

System OK

Check for any loose or missing fasteners.

Are there any loose or missing fasteners?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Tighten any loose fasteners.

Replace any missing fasteners. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 7

System OK

Check for a bent pulley flange.

Is there a bent pulley flange?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

Replace the pulley.

Is the chirp still present?

Go to Step 9

System OK

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

Is there severe pilling?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

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System OK