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Dodge Challenger V6-3.5L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Description and Operation (page 2 of 3)

Make
Dodge
Model
Challenger
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2009
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 2 of 3
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

VISUAL DIAGNOSIS

When diagnosing serpentine accessory drive belts, small cracks (1) that run across the ribbed surface of the belt from rib to rib  , are considered normal.
These are not a reason to replace the belt. However, cracks (2) running along a rib (not across) are not normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib
must be replaced. Also replace the belt if it has excessive wear, frayed cords, severe glazing or chunking.

Any belt with bumps, surface coming apart, or any other uneven indications along the flat surface of the belt must be remove and inspected and replaced
if necessary.

Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS CHART  for further belt diagnosis.

NOISE DIAGNOSIS

Noises generated by the accessory drive belt are most noticeable at idle. Before replacing a belt to resolve a noise condition, inspect all of the accessory
drive pulleys for alignment, glazing, or excessive end play. 

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS CHART

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