tensioner(s) from operating properly. Also if the incorrect length drive belt(s) was installed, it may not be
routed correctly and may be turning an accessory drive component in the incorrect direction.
7:
Misalignment of the accessory drive pulley(s) may be caused from improper mounting or incorrect
installation of a accessory drive component, or the pulley is bent inward or outward from a previous
repair. Test for a misaligned pulley using a straight edge in the pulley grooves across two or three pulleys.
If a misaligned pulley is found, refer to that accessory drive component for the proper removal and
installation procedure for that pulley.
8:
Inspect the accessory drive pulley(s) to verify that they are the correct diameter or width. Using a
known good vehicle, compare the pulley sizes.
Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
Step
Action
Yes
No
DEFINITION: The following items are indications of drive belt squeal:
z
A loud screeching noise that is caused by a slipping drive belt(s) (this is unusual for a drive belt
with multiple ribs)
z
The noise occurs when a heavy load is applied to the drive belt(s), such as an A/C compressor
engagement, snapping the throttle, or slipping on a seized pulley, or a faulty accessory drive
component.
NOTE:
Refer to Belt Dressing Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1
Did you review the Symptoms - Engine
Mechanical diagnostic information, and
perform the necessary inspections?
Go to
Step 2
Go to
Symptoms -
Engine
Mechanical
2
Verify that there is a squealing noise.
Does the engine make the squeal noise?
Go to
Step 3
Go to Diagnostic
Aids
3
1. Remove the drive belt(s). Refer
to
Drive Belt Replacement -
Accessory
or
Drive Belt
Replacement - Air
Conditioning
.
2. Operate the engine for no longer
than 30 to 40 seconds.
Does the squealing noise still exist?
Go to
Engine Noise on Start-Up, but
Only Lasting a Few Seconds
,
Upper
Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine
Speed
, or
Lower Engine Noise,
Regardless of Engine Speed
Go to
Step 4
4
Inspect for a seized accessory drive
component bearing or a faulty
accessory drive component.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to
Step 9
Go to
Step 5
5
Inspect the drive belt tensioner for
proper operation. Refer to
Drive Belt
Tensioner Diagnosis
.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
2004 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Engine Mechanical (Introduction) - 5.7L - Corvette
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