Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Drive Belt Chirping
Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
Steps 1-15
Diagnostic Aids
The symptom may be intermittent due to moisture on the drive belt(s) or the pulleys. It may be necessary to spray a small amount of water on the drive
belt(s) in order to duplicate the customers concern. If spraying water on the drive belt(s) duplicates the symptom, cleaning the belt pulleys may be the
probable solution.
A loose or incorrect installation of a body component, a suspension component, or other items of the vehicle may cause the chirping noise.
Test Description
The numbers refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. The noise may not be engine related. This step verifies that the engine is making the noise. If the engine is not making the noise do not proceed
further with this table.
3. The noise may be an internal engine noise. Removing the drive belt and operating the engine verifies the noise is related to the drive belt. When
removing the drive belt(s) the water pump may not be operating and cause the engine to overheat. Also DTCs may set if the engine is operating
with the drive belt removed.
4. Inspect all drive belt pulleys for pilling. Pilling is the small balls or strings in the drive belt grooves. Pilling occurs from the accumulation of
