Accessory Drive Belt - Squeals/Jumps Off Pulleys
NUMBER: 23-012-01GROUP: Body
DATE: June 22, 2001
SUBJECT:
Accessory Drive Belt Squeal or Jump Off
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a foam seal on the wiper module right drain tube connector.
MODELS:
2001 (RS) Caravan/Town & Country/Voyager
2001 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 7, 2001 (MDH 0407XX) AT THE WINDSOR AND ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 13, 2001 (MDH 0413XX) AT THE GRAZ ASSEMBLY PLANT.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The accessory drive belt may squeal or the belt has jumped off the pulleys.
DIAGNOSIS:
Water may be leaking from the wiper module drain tube connector and dripping onto the accessory drive belt. This may cause a belt squeal condition. In colder climates, ice can form on the accessory drive belt and may cause the belt to jump off the pulleys when the vehicle is started. Locate the wiper module drain tube near the top of the right strut tower. With the hood open, direct water into the cowl grille. If water leaks at wiper module drain tube connector, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the drain tube connector from the wiper module and clean the mating surface.
2. Install the foam seal onto the drain tube connector making sure it is fully seated into the recess of the connector (Fig. 1).
3. Install the drain tube connector to the wiper module making sure it is seated correctly.
4. If the accessory drive belt has jumped off the pulleys, inspect the belt for damage and replace if necessary. Follow the procedures in the 2001 RS Service Manual for accessory drive belt installation and refer to the 2001 Front Wheel Drive Labor Operation Time Schedule book for the appropriate operation number, failure code, and time allowance.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: