3500 4x4 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1996)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
Check the belt for intersecting cracks.
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Transverse (across the belt width) cracks are acceptable.
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Longitudinal (direction of belt length) cracks that intersect with transverse cracks are NOT acceptable.
Replace the belt is it has unacceptable cracks, is frayed or has pieces of material missing.