Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Accessory drive belt cracking (over 15 cracks in a rib over a distance of 100 mm [4.0 in])	Accessory drive belt.	INSPECT the accessory drive belt. REFER to INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION in this section. INSTALL a new accessory drive belt as necessary.
Accessory drive belt chunking	Accessory drive belt.	INSPECT the accessory drive belt. REFER to INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION in this section. INSTALL a new accessory drive belt as necessary.
Accessory drive belt noise, squeal, chirping or flutter	Defective/worn or incorrect accessory drive belt. Misaligned pulley (s). Pulley runout. Damaged or worn accessories. Fluid contamination of accessory drive belt or pulleys.	REFER to COMPONENT TESTS , Drive Belt, Noise/Flutter in this section. REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary.
Damaged or worn accessory drive belt tensioner.		REFER to COMPONENT TESTS , Belt Tensioner - Mechanical and Belt Tensioner - Dynamics in this section. INSTALL a new accessory drive belt tensioner as necessary.
Premature accessory drive belt wear	Defective accessory drive belt. Misaligned pulley(s). Pulley runout. Damaged accessories. Incorrectly installed drive belt. Fluid contamination.	REFER to COMPONENT TESTS , Drive Belt Noise/Flutter and Incorrect Drive Belt Installation in this section. REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary.
Accessory drive belt does not hold proper tension	Accessory drive belt has excessive cracking or damage.	INSPECT the drive belt. REFER to INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION in this section. INSTALL a new drive belt as necessary.
Drive belt tensioner worn or damaged.		CHECK the drive belt tensioner for damage and correct operation. REFER to the COMPONENT TESTS , Belt Tensioner - Mechanical and Belt Tensioner - Dynamics in this section. INSTALL a new drive belt tensioner as necessary.
Accessory drive component failure.		CHECK the accessory drive components. INSTALL new components as necessary.
Accessory drive belt idler pulley bearing failure.		INSPECT the accessory drive belt idler pulley for freedom of rotation and damage. INSTALL a new accessory drive belt idler pulley as necessary.