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Drive Belt: Inspection

Belt replacement is necessary for any or all of the following conditions:

The accessory drive belt may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (1) due to reverse bending. These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Parallel cracks (2) are not considered normal and should be cause for belt replacement.

Fig 1: Inspecting Drive Belt
G01837810Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.