Liberty 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Engine - Rattle From Engine Compartment
NUMBER: 07-001-08
GROUP: Cooling
DATE: September 6, 2008
SUBJECT:
Rattle Sound In Engine Compartment
OVERVIEW:
This Bulletin involves inspection, verification of belt routing or replacement of the serpentine drive belt.
MODELS:
2008
(KA)
Nitro
2008
(KK)
Liberty
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models equipped with the 3.7L (EKG) engine only. NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built before September 7, 2007.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a rattling sound from the engine compartment after engine warm up. This sound may become more apparent by turning
the steering wheel or turning on the A/C. This sound may be due to the serpentine belt tensioner contacting it's stop due to a long serpentine drive belt.
DIAGNOSIS:
Start engine and allow to idle for 5 minutes to bring engine accessory drive components to operating temperature. Set HVAC to windshield defrost
mode. Set temperature to coldest setting, turn on A/C. Move steering wheel from stop to stop holding at each stop position for one second.
If a rattling sound is evident, proceed with the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE -
1.
Open the hood and rotate engine until the Mopar trademark appears on the serpentine drive belt. The serpentine belt part number will appear
adjacent to the trademark.
2.
Is the vehicle equipped with P/N 5301 3905AD?
a.
Yes >> Replace the belt following procedures found in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT > Cooling > Accessory Drive > Belt,
Serpentine.
b.
No >> Verify belt routing (correct as necessary). If condition continues, further diagnosis is required.
CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
NOTE:
Some vehicles may have been built with a different belt routing than shown in the routing schematic found in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT >
Cooling > Accessory Drive > Belt, Serpentine> Installation. Follow only the belt routing shown in this schematic.
PARTS REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
