Engine - Accessory Drive Belt Chirping Noise

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Bulletin Number: 92-6-9
Reference Number: 136520
Publish Date: 10/91


Subject: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT CHIRP, SQUEAL, OR RATTLE WITH A/C ON
(REPLACE BELT WITH NEW ONE)


Models Affected: 1990-92 FIREBIRD MODELS WITH 3.1L ENGINE


Condition: Belt chirp, squeal or rattle (with A/C on).

Cause: Belt whipping and slips due to belt cord material stretch.

Correction: Replace the belt with a new Kevlar cord material belt, P/N 14097664. If after installing the new belt, the belt does not have tension, replace the tensioner. If the new belt has tension, check the tension according to the Service Manual instructions. Replace the tensioner ONLY if the belt tension is out of specification.

Part is currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: J0667 (Replacing belt ONLY)
Labor Time: 0.2 Hours

Labor Operation Number: J0680 (Replacement of tensioner, which includes replacing the belt)
Labor Time 0.2 Hours