Accessory Drive Belt - Noise

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB98-O1-L009

ISSUE DATE:
OCTOBER 1998

GROUP:
ENGINE

1997-98 HOMBRE (TH) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1997-98 Hombre (TH) models equipped with 4.3L V6.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:
Some owners may comment on accessory drive noise.

Possible Cause:
The power steering pump pulley may be misaligned with the end of the pump shaft.








Correction:
In addition to the normal service for the above condition it is critical that the pulley is flush with the end of the power steering pump shaft (Figure 1 & 2). If it is not, reference the appropriate service manual for proper service instructions.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION