K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
- Symptoms - Drive Belt
Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Drive Belt System Description.
Visual/Physical Inspection
Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the drive belts.
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Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
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Inspect the drive belt for excessive wear, shredding, or missing sections.
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Inspect the drive belt for contamination of excessive dirt, oil, coolant or other substances that may affect the drive belt operation.
Intermittent
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Drive belt symptoms may be from intermittent failure of an accessory drive component.
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Drive belt symptoms may occur from changes in load of the accessory drive components.
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Ambient temperatures, moisture, or engine operating temperature can affect the drive belt operation.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
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Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis
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rive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis
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Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
