NOTE:
Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and
glove compartment travel stops are fully engaged.
9. Reattach the glove compartment tension tether by
inserting the tether clip in the glove compartment
and sliding the clip away from the face of the glove
compartment door.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION
WARNING!
•
Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt
with vehicle running.
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WARNING!
•
When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect 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
mechanic.
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:
•
Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from
belt body)
•
Rib or belt wear
•
Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs)
•
Belt slips
•
“Groove jumping" (belt does not maintain correct
position on pulley)
•
Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem
before new belt is installed)
•
Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is
heard or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component
such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully
inspected for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser-
viced at an authorized dealer.
DRAINING FUEL/WATER
SEPARATOR FILTER — DIESEL
ENGINE
There are two fuel filter assemblies. One is located on
the driver's side of the engine. The best access to this
water drain valve is from under the hood. The second
one is on the under body, located in front of the rear
axle above the drive shaft on pick-up models. The Chas-
sis Cab models second filter location is on the frame
behind the front axle. The best access to this water
drain valve is from under the vehicle.
Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stop
2 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether
3 — Glove Compartment Door
Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
