Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Serpentine Belt - Frayed
File in Section: 06 Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 01-06-01-015
Date: May, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Serpentine Belt Frayed
(Replace Power Steering Pump Bracket and Serpentine Belt)
Models:
1999-2001 Chevrolet Tracker with 2.0L Engine (VIN C - RPO L34)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a frayed serpentine belt.
Cause
The cause of this condition may be that some power steering pump brackets are not properly positioning the power steering pump pulley. A
misalignment occurs between the power steering pump pulley and the water pump pulley.
Correction
Replace the power steering pump bracket and serpentine belt with the service parts using the procedure and part numbers listed below.
1.
Remove the serpentine belt.
1.1.
Use a wrench and rotate the belt tensioner clockwise.
1.2.
With pressure applied to the wrench and tension relieved from the belt, remove the belt.
2.
Remove the 3 bolts attaching the power steering pump to the bracket and set pump aside.
3.
Remove the 4 bolts attaching the power steering pump bracket.
4.
Install the power steering pump bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket to engine bolts to 25 N.m (18.5 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bracket to generator bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
