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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify customer concern by running the engine.





V-Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs





V-Ribbed Belt With Chunks of Rib Missing





V-Ribbed Belt With Pilling

NOTE: Pilling is an excessive build up in the V- grooves of the belt.

2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying, wear, and pilling.
Check the drive belt for correct routing.