Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
WARNING!
•
Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt
with vehicle running.
•
When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon-
nect the fan motor lead. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time regardless of
ignition mode. You could be injured by the moving
fan blades.
•
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that
run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib, are
considered normal. These are not a reason to replace belt.
However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not
normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be
replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive
wear, frayed cords or severe glazing.
Conditions that would require replacement:
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Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt
body)
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Rib or belt wear
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Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs)
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Belt slips
•
“Groove jumping
⬙
(belt does not maintain correct posi-
tion on pulley)
•
Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before
new belt is installed)
Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
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Summary of Contents for Challenger 2018
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Page 11: ...REAR VIEW Rear View 1 Rear Lights 2 Trunk 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 ...
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Page 233: ...Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 ...
Page 246: ...Slow Tone Solid Arc Fast Tone Flashing Arc 244 STARTING AND OPERATING ...
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