E 350 Van V8-73L Diesel Turbo Drive Belt Maintenance
Drive Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drive Belts - Belt Shreds and/or Comes Off
Article No.
03-21-14
10/06/03
FEAD BELT - WEARS, SHREDS, AND/OR COMES
OFF - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE AND 130
AMP ALTERNATOR BUILT 8/94 THROUGH 5/96
FORD:
1995-1996 E-350, F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350
Article 96-17-19 is being republished in its entirety as part of a consolidated 7.3L diagnostic aid booklet, and to update part information and vehicle
criteria.
ISSUE
The Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt may wear, shred and/or come off during deceleration.
ACTION
Replace the belt tensioner and the FEAD belt. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect the belt for rear edge belt wear and move the tensioner arm to see if it can be cocked out of position.
2.
Check for a sticking or binding tensioner by moving the tensioner through its full travel.
3.
If any of these conditions exist, replace the belt tensioner following the procedure outlined in the appropriate model/year Service Manual.
PARTS BLOCK
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-17-19
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
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