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Pinpoint Test B: Accessory Drive Bearing Hoot

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  1. B1 CHECK THE ACCESSORY DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEY BEARINGS 
    • Carry out the VEHICLE COLD SOAK PROCEDURE .
    • Key in START position.
    • Place an EngineEAR probe directly on the pulley center post or bolt to verify which bearing is making the noise.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Is either bearing making the noise? 

    Yes:  INSTALL a new pulley/idler. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 2.3L , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 3.0L or ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID . CARRY OUT the Vehicle Cold Soak Procedure and TEST the system for normal operation.

    No:  CONDUCT a diagnosis of other suspect accessory drive components.

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