Visual Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When diagnosing serpentine accessory drive belts, small cracks that run across the ribbed surface of the belt from rib to rib, are considered normal. These are not a reason to replace the belt. However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not normal. See Fig 1. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. See Fig 1. Also replace the belt if it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe glazing.
Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS CHART for further belt diagnosis.
| 1 - NORMAL CRACKS BELT OK |
| 2 - NOT NORMAL CRACKS REPLACE BELT |