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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt.

DEFINITION: The vibration is engine-speed related. The vibration may be sensitive to accessory load.

1

Check the drive belt for wear, damage, debris build-up and missing belt ribs.

Is the belt worn or damaged?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace as necessary. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 3

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3

Check for loose or missing fasteners.

Are there loose or missing fasteners?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Re-tighten or replace as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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5

Check for damaged or bent drive pulleys.

Are there damaged or drive pulleys?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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7

Check for proper tensioner operation.

Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis .

Is the drive belt tensioner operating properly?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace as necessary. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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9

Check for loose, bent or cracked brackets.

Are there loose, bent or cracked brackets?

Go to Step 10

System OK

10

Repair or replace the brackets as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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