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DRIVE BELT RUMBLING AND VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic Aids The accessory drive components can have an affect on engine vibration. Vibration from the The drive belt may have a rumbling condition that can not be seen or felt. Sometimes replacing If replacing the drive belt, completing the diagnostic table, and the noise is only heard when the Test Description The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table. 2: This test is to verify that the symptom is present during diagnosing. Other vehicle 15 Inspect for the correct drive belt length. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 16 16 Inspect for misalignment of a pulley. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 17 17 Inspect for the correct pulley size. Go to Step 20 Go to Diagnostic 18 Replace the bent pulley. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 19 19 Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Go to Step 20 Go to Diagnostic 20 Operate the system in order to verify the repair. System OK Go to Step 3
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
components may cause a similar symptom. 3: This test is to verify that one of the drive belts is causing the rumbling noise or vibration. 4: Inspecting the drive belts is to ensure that they are not causing the noise. Small cracks 5: Small amounts of pilling is normal condition and acceptable. When the pilling is severe 9: Inspecting of the fasteners can eliminate the possibility that the wrong bolt, nut, spacer, 11: This step should only be performed if the water pump is driven by the drive belt. Inspect 12: Accessory drive component brackets that are bent, cracked, or loose may put extra Step Action Yes No DEFINITION: The following items are indications of drive belt rumbling: A low pitch tapping, knocking, or thumping noise heard at or just above idle. Heard once per revolution of the drive belt or a pulley. Rumbling may be caused from: Pilling, the accumulation of rubber dust that forms small balls (pills) or strings in The separation of the drive belt A damaged drive belt DEFINITION: The following items are indications of drive belt vibration: The vibration is engine-speed related. NOTE: Refer to Belt Dressing Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
The vibration may be sensitive to accessory load. 1 Did you review the Drive Belt Symptom Go to Step 2 Go to Symptoms 2 Verify that there is a rumbling noise or that the Go to Step 3 Go to Diagnostic 3 1. Remove the drive belt. 2. Operate the engine for no longer than 30- 40 seconds. 3. Repeat this test if necessary by removing the remaining belt(s). Does the rumbling or vibration still exist? IMPORTANT: If the engine has multiple drive belts, remove Go to Symptoms Go to Step 4 4 Inspect the drive belts for wear, damage, Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5 5 Inspect for severe pilling of more than 1/3 of Go to Step 6 Go to Step 7 6 1. Clean the drive belt pulleys using a suitable wire brush. 2. Reinstall the drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory or Air Did you correct the condition? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 7 7 Install a new drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
DRIVE BELT FALLS OFF AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic Aids If the drive belt repeatedly falls off the drive belt pulleys, this is because of pulley misalignment. An extra load that is quickly applied on released by an accessory drive component may cause the If the drive belt is the incorrect length, the drive belt tensioner may not keep the proper tension Excessive wear on a drive belt is usually caused by an incorrect installation or the wrong drive Minor misalignment of the drive belt pulleys will not cause excessive wear, but will probably Replacement . Go to Step 8 Go to Step 9 8 Operate the system in order to verify the repair. System OK Go to Step 9 9 Inspect for improper, loose or missing fasteners. Go to Step 10 Go to Step 11 10 1. Tighten any loose fasteners. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. 2. Replace improper or missing fasteners. Did you complete the repair? NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Go to Step 13 Go to Step 11 11 Inspect for a bent water pump shaft. Refer to Go to Step 13 Go to Step 12 12 Inspect for bent or cracked brackets. Go to Step 13 Go to Diagnostic 13 Operate the system in order to verify the repair. System OK Go to Step 3
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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