Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Accessory Drive Belt - Broken/Worn
Article No. 90-1-10
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ACCESORY DRIVE BELT - 3.0L EFI-BROKEN OR WORN FROM CHIPPED CRANKSHAFT DAMPERVEHICLES BUILT FROM
8/14/89 TO 8/18/89
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CRANKSHAFT DAMPER - 3.0L EFI-BROKEN OR WORN ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FROM CHIPPED CRANKSHAFT
DAMPER-VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/14/89 TO 8/18/89
Figure 1
FORD:
1990 PROBE
ISSUE:
A broken or worn accessory drive belt may be caused by a chipped crankshaft damper. The damper could show signs of "halfmoon" shaped
chips on the front edge of the damper or chips on the grooved surface where the accessory drive belt rides. The damage may have been
caused by the tool used to install the crankshaft damper at the time of engine assembly. The only affected model is the Probe LX with a 3.0L
EFI engine.
ACTION:
Inspect the crankshaft damper for signs of damage to determine if a new crankshaft damper and accessory drive belt is required. Refer to
the following procedure for service details.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the crankshaft damper for damage, Figure 1. Use the follows steps:
a. Look at the damper from the top of the right hand fender just to the rear of the coolant overflow bottle.
b. Disconnect the ignition coil.
c. With an assistant, rotate (BUMP) the starter by turning the ignition key to the "crank" position and then quickly back to the off position.
d. Repeat Step 1c until the complete damper surface has been inspected.
2. If the crankshaft damper is okay stop here. If the crankshaft damper is damaged, proceed to Step 1 of the removal procedure.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Support the car with a jack stand.
2. Remove the power steering pulley shield.
