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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–55
Page 6A1–55 Drive Belt Squeal Definition Accessory drive belt squealing can be defined as a loud screeching noise caused by a slipping drive belt. Belt squeal is Diagnostic Aids If the noise is intermittent, confirm the accessory drive components by varying their loads, making sure they are operated A loose or incorrectly installed body component, suspension component or other item may be the cause of the noise. Test Description The numbers below refer to steps in the diagnostic table. 2 The noise may not be engine related. This step is to confirm the engine is making the noise. If the engine is not 3 The noise may be an internal engine noise. Removing the drive belt and operating the engine briefly will confirm CAUTION
When running the engine with the accessory N O T E There may also be a number of DTCs set when 4 Confirms an accessory drive component does not have a seized bearing. With the belt removed, test the bearings 5 Confirms the drive belt tensioner is operating correctly. If the drive belt tensioner is not operating correctly, drive 6 Confirms the belt is not too long, which would prevent the tensioner from working as intended. Also, if an 7 Misalignment of the pulleys may be caused by one of the following: Incorrect mounting of an accessory drive component, • Incorrect installation of an accessory drive pulley or, • Bent or damaged pulley.
Test for a misaligned pulley using a straight edge in the pulley grooves across 2 or 3 pulleys. If a misaligned pulley 8 This test is to confirm the pulleys are the correct diameter and/or width. Using a known good vehicle, compare the Diagnostic Table Step Action Yes No 1 Did you review the information provided in 2.2 Symptoms, and Go to Step 2 Go to 2.2 Symptoms 2 Confirm the customer complaint. Is there a squealing noise? Go to Step 3 Refer to Diagnostic |